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V421 DFH

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 DFH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,852 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 52,317 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,650 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight movement on floating disc bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight movement on floating disc bobbins (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive linkage pivots (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight movement on floating disc bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight movement on floating disc bobbins (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive linkage pivots (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,423 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,060 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 39,993 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 39,993 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 2 May 2008 39,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,993 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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V421 DFH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V421 DFH, 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 V421 DFH registered?

V421 DFH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V421 DFH safe to buy?

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