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V156 JDW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

12,660 mi
Last recorded12,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 JDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 12,660 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front brake disc bobbins have play

Fail 22 Jan 2016 12,660 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front brake disc bobbins have play

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,556 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 12,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,543 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 12,366 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,925 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 9,925 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 9,895 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 8,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 6,995 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,457 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 4,244 miles

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

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

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

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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V156 JDW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V156 JDW, 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 V156 JDW registered?

V156 JDW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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