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S209 SCV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,577 mi
Last recorded26,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 SCV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,577 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 26,524 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 22,125 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,183 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 16,183 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,906 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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S209 SCV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S209 SCV, 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 S209 SCV registered?

S209 SCV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S209 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 SCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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