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V465 EBF

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

19,912 mi
Last recorded19,912 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV465 EBF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 18,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 17,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,613 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 17,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 17,147 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 17,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,443 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 16,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,072 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 16,072 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 14,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,234 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,234 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 10,299 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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V465 EBF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V465 EBF, 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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V465 EBF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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