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V296 DGK

1999 Triumph Sprint

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,907 mi
Last recorded34,907 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 DGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 34,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 34,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 34,560 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,919 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 33,902 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,839 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 33,838 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,806 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 33,806 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,683 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 31,683 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,032 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 23,032 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,086 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 22,086 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 18,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 16,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,954 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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V296 DGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V296 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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V296 DGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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