MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
clock housing loose but secure
front brake lever pivot worn
stale petrol
steering head bearings will need changing just passable
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)
Rear suspension softer than standard
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight bind rear brake
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
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)
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)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V979 PPU registered?
V979 PPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V979 PPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for V979 PPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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