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V353 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,174 mi
Last recorded58,174 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,174 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

gear linkage worn

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,598 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 52,598 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,357 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,675 miles

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

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,733 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 38,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,193 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,129 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 27,129 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,758 miles

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

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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V353 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V353 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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V353 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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