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V659 LGJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,613 mi
Last recorded77,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 LGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Right Hand Mirror insecure may cause distorted image

Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,207 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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V659 LGJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V659 LGJ, 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 V659 LGJ registered?

V659 LGJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V659 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V659 LGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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