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T157 HVV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,352 mi
Last recorded17,352 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 HVV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 17,352 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 16,930 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 May 2013 16,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,908 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 14,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2007 13,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 12,892 miles

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

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

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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T157 HVV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T157 HVV, 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 T157 HVV registered?

T157 HVV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T157 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 HVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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