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V313 JGW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 JGW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 38,986 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 35,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,483 miles

Front Brake disc rotors worn

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 34,483 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake disc rotors worn

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,188 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,188 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,996 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,374 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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V313 JGW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V313 JGW, 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 V313 JGW registered?

V313 JGW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V313 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V313 JGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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