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S546 SAV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,322 mi
Last recorded41,322 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 SAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,282 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 41,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn mounting bobbins excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel inefficient initial reserve travel brakes need bleeding (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,957 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front discs have a slight run out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,848 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,668 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

gear pedal damaged but repaired

Pass 4 May 2015 40,069 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 May 2015 40,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,426 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,426 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,173 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

gearchange pivot worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,769 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S546 SAV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S546 SAV, 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 S546 SAV registered?

S546 SAV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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