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V268 LWU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,177 mi
Last recorded54,177 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 LWU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 54,177 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 54,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 53,200 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,853 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 40,039 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,442 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 36,663 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2011 35,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,119 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,998 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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V268 LWU is a 1999 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 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 V268 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 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 V268 LWU registered?

V268 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V268 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 LWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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