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R402 WAM

1998 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,022 mi
Last recorded59,022 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 WAM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 59,022 miles

Right hand indicator tell tale not working, but lamp operation can bee seen from riving position.

Pass 3 May 2016 58,365 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,555 miles

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

l/h front brake disc is warped/distorted but brake works ok.

paint on fuel tank has started to bubble on lower l/h seam but does not appear to leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,816 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,331 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,327 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,003 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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R402 WAM is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R402 WAM, 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 R402 WAM registered?

R402 WAM is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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