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R439 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,858 mi
Last recorded49,858 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,706 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 47,706 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 43,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,764 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 39,848 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 39,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 May 2009 38,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

SPEEDO NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY BUT NOT DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,853 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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R439 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 25,403 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 Trident Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R439 LUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R439 LUT registered?

R439 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R439 LUT safe to buy?

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