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V38 GEB

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,505 mi
Last recorded40,505 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 GEB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,505 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 40,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 40,172 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 39,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,634 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 39,215 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 38,792 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 May 2017 38,428 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 38,428 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2016 37,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,062 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 36,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,907 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,067 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,067 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,483 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,943 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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V38 GEB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red 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 V38 GEB, 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 V38 GEB registered?

V38 GEB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V38 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 GEB 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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