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V645 KWU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,788 mi
Last recorded51,788 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV645 KWU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 51,788 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 51,788 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn pivot is missing (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 48,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 48,547 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,310 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,310 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,655 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,565 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,819 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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V645 KWU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V645 KWU, 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 V645 KWU registered?

V645 KWU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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