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V104 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,990 mi
Last recorded46,990 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,990 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 46,981 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,812 miles

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

Front mudgaurd damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,805 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front mudgaurd damaged

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,702 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 32,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 29,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,337 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 27,337 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 26,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,589 miles

Drive chain requires lubricant

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,375 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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V104 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,389 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 V104 UBD, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V104 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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