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V175 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

28,986 mi
Last recorded28,986 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 28,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 28,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 28,421 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 28,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 28,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 27,427 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 27,427 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,821 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,823 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,142 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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V175 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V175 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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What year was V175 UBD registered?

V175 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V175 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V175 UBD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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