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V177 ESC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,141 mi
Last recorded40,141 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 ESC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,051 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,501 miles

n/s/f indicator lenz missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,610 miles

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

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

n/s front indicator lense broken but does not affect use

Fail 16 Jun 2014 33,610 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lense broken but does not affect use

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,076 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,076 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,247 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 28,243 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,779 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,507 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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V177 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 V177 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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V177 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V177 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V177 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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