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R456 LUT

1998 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,315 mi
Last recorded27,315 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 27,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 26,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 26,769 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,500 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,329 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2009 24,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 22,949 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,896 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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R456 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R456 LUT, 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 R456 LUT registered?

R456 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R456 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 LUT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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