MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?
Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y279 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,944 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 GDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y279 GDY registered?
Y279 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y279 GDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y279 GDY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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