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V146 DGC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,917 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,917 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,914 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,396 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 50,862 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 47,793 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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V146 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 V146 DGC, 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 V146 DGC registered?

V146 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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