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EU08 VWA

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 VWA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 44,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,487 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 41,487 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,196 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 30,658 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 30,658 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,666 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 6,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 6,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 6,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 5,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 4,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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.

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 VWA is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EU08 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

EU08 VWA is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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