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V299 DGK

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,380 mi
Last recorded51,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 DGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 51,380 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 51,380 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,519 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,192 miles

nearside bodywork damaged

Pass 23 May 2017 48,751 miles

very slight play in rear suspension linkages

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,538 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 44,903 miles

rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 42,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 39,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,793 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,409 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 20,673 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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V299 DGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 V299 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 V299 DGK registered?

V299 DGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V299 DGK safe to buy?

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