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S821 TVU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,516 mi
Last recorded127,516 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 TVU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 127,516 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 127,514 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 121,720 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 May 2010 118,784 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 115,721 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2008 114,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2007 113,774 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 110,134 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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S821 TVU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S821 TVU, 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 S821 TVU registered?

S821 TVU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S821 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 TVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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