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M409 MKV

1995 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,852 mi
Last recorded20,852 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 MKV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 20,852 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 20,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 19,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 19,690 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 19,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 18,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 17,882 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,865 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering o/s fork leg lightly contacting bag inside o/s fairing (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 12,672 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,987 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 9,978 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,622 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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M409 MKV is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,858 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 M409 MKV, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M409 MKV registered?

M409 MKV is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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