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V231 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 32,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,323 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,323 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,572 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,572 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,571 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,880 miles

rear light loose,front brake rivets loose,wrong profile front tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2006 23,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,448 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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V231 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V231 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 V231 UBD registered?

V231 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V231 UBD safe to buy?

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