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V181 DCW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,462 mi
Last recorded57,462 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 57,462 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake fluid reservoir damaged

front fairing damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,619 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links. corroded and very dry. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage bearings worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,619 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links. corroded and very dry. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 49,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,511 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 23,073 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,440 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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V181 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V181 DCW, 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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V181 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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