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R434 TLD

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,946 mi
Last recorded29,946 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,757 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,757 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 26,543 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 26,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,139 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,112 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,944 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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R434 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R434 TLD, 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 R434 TLD registered?

R434 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R434 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 TLD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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