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V497 FDL

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,659 mi
Last recorded101,659 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 FDL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,161 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 92,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,681 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,346 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,346 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 73,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2014 73,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight uneven wear in front tyre tread.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

small cuts in rear tyre tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,073 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 54,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,863 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,247 miles

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

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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V497 FDL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V497 FDL, 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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V497 FDL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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