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Y829 WEG

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,533 mi
Last recorded43,533 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 WEG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,664 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,850 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 30,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,620 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,416 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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Y829 WEG is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 Y829 WEG, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y829 WEG registered?

Y829 WEG is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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