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T953 KCV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,958 mi
Last recorded22,958 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 KCV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,958 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,233 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 21,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,296 miles

advise braided hoes fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2007 14,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 12,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 12,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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T953 KCV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T953 KCV, 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 T953 KCV registered?

T953 KCV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T953 KCV safe to buy?

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