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V166 PFL

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,091 mi
Last recorded33,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 PFL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,091 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,299 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,754 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,016 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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V166 PFL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V166 PFL, 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 V166 PFL registered?

V166 PFL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V166 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 PFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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