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V236 DCW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,174 mi
Last recorded33,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,174 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,723 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 29,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 29,343 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 29,343 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,541 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 24,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,945 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 23,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 21,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 18,496 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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V236 DCW 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 64.7%.

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 V236 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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What year was V236 DCW registered?

V236 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V236 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V236 DCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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