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R426 KGP

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,361 mi
Last recorded73,361 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 KGP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,361 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,737 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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R426 KGP is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R426 KGP, 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 R426 KGP registered?

R426 KGP is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R426 KGP safe to buy?

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