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T251 FVN

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,734 mi
Last recorded49,734 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 FVN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 49,734 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,716 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,458 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 39,548 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,919 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,915 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,174 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,174 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,938 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,938 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,399 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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T251 FVN is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T251 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T251 FVN registered?

T251 FVN is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T251 FVN safe to buy?

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