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V730 EDK

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,678 mi
Last recorded45,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 EDK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,678 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,710 miles

Front brake lever action slightly spongy.

Offside and nearside front brake disc expantion fittings worn.

Rear hugger mount fractured.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,470 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear drive chain has some tight links

Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Drive chain has some very tight links

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,467 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,208 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 38,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 38,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,774 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,774 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,663 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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V730 EDK 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 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 V730 EDK, 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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V730 EDK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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