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R529 DWS

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,972 mi
Last recorded53,972 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 DWS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 31,767 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2008 51,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 51,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 49,528 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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R529 DWS is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R529 DWS, 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 R529 DWS registered?

R529 DWS is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R529 DWS safe to buy?

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