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V545 DRU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,375 mi
Last recorded26,375 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 DRU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 26,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,078 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 26,078 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 25,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 25,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by rear mounting bracket on headers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 24,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by rear mounting bracket on headers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 22,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,387 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 22,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,394 miles

left stop bulb not working

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,093 miles

50% of stop lamp not working

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 21,093 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

50% of stop lamp not working

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 20,707 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,827 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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V545 DRU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V545 DRU, 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 V545 DRU registered?

V545 DRU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V545 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V545 DRU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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