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V172 ESC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,058 mi
Last recorded19,058 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 ESC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,058 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 19,034 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 18,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 14,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2013 14,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 14,296 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,530 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,368 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,248 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 12,175 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 11,558 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 11,558 miles

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

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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V172 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V172 ESC, 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 V172 ESC registered?

V172 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V172 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 ESC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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