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V748 DBY

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,544 mi
Last recorded38,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 DBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,186 miles

EML on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,348 miles

front brake discs , fixing points starting to wear

Fail 4 Sep 2015 33,343 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake rear (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake discs , fixing points starting to wear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,403 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 31,360 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,131 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,485 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 21,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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V748 DBY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V748 DBY, 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 V748 DBY registered?

V748 DBY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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