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V587 DPW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,496 mi
Last recorded38,496 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 DPW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,496 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 38,496 miles

Chain guard insecure REAR MOUNTING (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 33,571 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 33,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,471 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 33,471 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 33,236 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,568 miles

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

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

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

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

off-side slightly lose

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,939 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

O/S/F wing mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 24,000 miles

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

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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V587 DPW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V587 DPW, 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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V587 DPW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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