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V252 DCW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 33,050 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 24,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,386 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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V252 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V252 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 V252 DCW registered?

V252 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V252 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V252 DCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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