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V979 PPU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,231 mi
Last recorded20,231 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 PPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 20,231 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 18,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 18,807 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 18,123 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,123 miles

clock housing loose but secure

front brake lever pivot worn

stale petrol

steering head bearings will need changing just passable

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,116 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear suspension softer than standard

Pass 27 Aug 2016 26,886 miles

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

slight bind rear brake

Fail 27 Aug 2016 26,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

slight bind rear brake

Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,433 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 19,433 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,825 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,002 miles

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

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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V979 PPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V979 PPU, 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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V979 PPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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