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V846 DLJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV846 DLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 55,120 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 55,116 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,998 miles

Gearchange linkage worn

Fail 11 Aug 2018 54,998 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearchange linkage worn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 54,087 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,100 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,100 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,847 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,391 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,655 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 41,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,612 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 33,612 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 32,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 32,422 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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V846 DLJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V846 DLJ, 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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V846 DLJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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