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R423 VOG

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,370 mi
Last recorded45,370 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 VOG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,906 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 33,299 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,954 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 30,948 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

rear tyre has oil comtamination on tread surface

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,689 miles

n/s headlamp dip beam not working

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,745 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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R423 VOG is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R423 VOG, 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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R423 VOG is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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