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V499 SUD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,234 mi
Last recorded11,234 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 SUD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,234 miles

Nearside gear lever worn and repair

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 7,783 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 6,747 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,521 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 5,708 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,158 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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V499 SUD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V499 SUD, 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 V499 SUD registered?

V499 SUD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V499 SUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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