MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front 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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P59 VGN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,222 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 P59 VGN, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P59 VGN registered?
P59 VGN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 June 1997.
Is P59 VGN safe to buy?
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