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S840 NEF

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,932 mi
Last recorded35,932 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 NEF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,692 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 17,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,997 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 11,830 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,810 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 10,892 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 10,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,861 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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S840 NEF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S840 NEF, 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 S840 NEF registered?

S840 NEF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S840 NEF safe to buy?

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