MOT Status
ValidMileage
49,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
EML ON
front brake lever travel
rear tyre 2mm
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
front brake lever travel
rear tyre 2mm
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V271 DGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 V271 DGK, 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 V271 DGK registered?
V271 DGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V271 DGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for V271 DGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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