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V419 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,745 mi
Last recorded43,745 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 43,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 43,467 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 43,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2018 42,857 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion Stansion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 May 2018 42,857 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion Stansion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,135 miles

Chain guard missing

Front tyre starting to show signs of age deteriation.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 42,135 miles

Chain guard missing

Front tyre starting to show signs of age deteriation.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 39,973 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 39,973 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 38,592 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 37,472 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,347 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,347 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,753 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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V419 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V419 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 V419 UBD registered?

V419 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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