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V212 ESC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,194 mi
Last recorded38,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 ESC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 35,682 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,049 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 30,046 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,854 miles

horn

Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,844 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,266 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 27,261 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,991 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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V212 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V212 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 V212 ESC registered?

V212 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V212 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 ESC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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