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V179 LOH

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,031 mi
Last recorded52,031 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 LOH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,031 miles

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

Rear some movement in brake caliper fixing plate

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 51,968 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2020 51,929 miles

1 of 2 rear position lights not working

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort only just met requirements (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,981 miles

Front play in floating discs

Front wheel bearing grumbleing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear play in brake carrier

slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,446 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 46,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,046 miles

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

Rear play in brake carrier

Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,042 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

1 white +1 yellow head lights

Offside fairing screws missing

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

Rear play in brake carrier

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,407 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,137 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,223 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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V179 LOH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V179 LOH, 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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V179 LOH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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