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EU08 HVV

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,800 mi
Last recorded18,800 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HVV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 18,800 miles

Minimal cracking on fork dust seals.

Nearside Steering just touches tank on full lock.

Rear Plug in rear tyre.

Pass 4 May 2024 17,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 15,701 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,320 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose footrest cracked on mounting (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 10,231 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 10,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 6,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 5,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 4,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 4,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 4,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,063 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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EU08 HVV is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,051 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 EU08 HVV, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU08 HVV registered?

EU08 HVV is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EU08 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 HVV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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