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V47 JCA

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,395 mi
Last recorded27,395 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 JCA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,395 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 27,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,713 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 23,382 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,824 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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V47 JCA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V47 JCA, 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 V47 JCA registered?

V47 JCA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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