MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc insecure securing bolt missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V438 ETA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 V438 ETA, 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 V438 ETA registered?
V438 ETA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 October 1999.
Is V438 ETA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V438 ETA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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