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R504 DKO

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,085 mi
Last recorded50,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 DKO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,085 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,640 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 48,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 47,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,915 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 43,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,458 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

advise wear at rear brake pads

Pass 21 May 2011 38,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,334 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 35,394 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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R504 DKO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R504 DKO, 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 R504 DKO registered?

R504 DKO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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