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R371 LRY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 LRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 39,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,952 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,117 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has slight cracks in side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 23,460 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 20,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 May 2011 20,812 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,267 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Left Riders Footrest Mount Slightly Loose

Oil Mist/Leak In Sump Area

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,111 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 14,102 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

cooling fan not working

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,558 miles

slight damage to o/s/r indicator lens

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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R371 LRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R371 LRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R371 LRY registered?

R371 LRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R371 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 LRY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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