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V234 MKX

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 MKX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,164 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,919 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,102 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 65,787 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,890 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 37,058 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,567 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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V234 MKX is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V234 MKX, 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 V234 MKX registered?

V234 MKX is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V234 MKX safe to buy?

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