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M979 DYS

1995 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 DYS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,093 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 23,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2009 20,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,500 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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M979 DYS is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M979 DYS, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M979 DYS registered?

M979 DYS is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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