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S178 APK

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,605 mi
Last recorded25,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 APK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,699 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 15,699 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,163 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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S178 APK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,389 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 S178 APK, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S178 APK registered?

S178 APK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S178 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 APK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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