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EU05 WVV

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,308 mi
Last recorded43,308 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WVV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 43,209 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear droplink has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 43,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 42,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 30,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,501 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 3,375 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 2,883 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 2,883 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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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EU05 WVV is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 WVV, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU05 WVV is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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