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V470 MJW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 MJW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,791 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 62,401 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 62,386 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,288 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,608 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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V470 MJW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V470 MJW, 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 V470 MJW registered?

V470 MJW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V470 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V470 MJW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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