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R373 SGC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 SGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,016 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly hitting engine case before fully releasing (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp trim panel missing

speedometer surround trim panels loose, not affecting steering

wind screen missing

Fail 14 Jun 2024 67,015 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play foot rest loose (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated braking surface painted (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated braking surface painted (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,072 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,668 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

rear caliper pivots worn

Pass 8 May 2006 60,965 miles

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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R373 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R373 SGC, 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 R373 SGC registered?

R373 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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