MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V257 LWU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 V257 LWU, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V257 LWU registered?
V257 LWU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 February 2000.
Is V257 LWU safe to buy?
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