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T989 RVE

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,495 mi
Last recorded41,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 RVE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 41,495 miles

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

Coolant leak

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE ON MIN LIMIT.CUSTOMER ARGUED HE HAS REMOVED THEM AND THEY MESUARE 1.5mm AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 34,796 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 31,746 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front brake feels slightly spongy, will need bleeding.

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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T989 RVE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T989 RVE, 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 T989 RVE registered?

T989 RVE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T989 RVE safe to buy?

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