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V808 DBY

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,427 mi
Last recorded44,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 DBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,571 miles

Nearside Rear indicator has damp in lens

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,660 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 26 Jan 2016 40,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,286 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 38,322 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,921 miles

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

front tyre worn slightly uneven in tread pattern

rear tyre squared off in centre of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,707 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,707 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 30,436 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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V808 DBY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V808 DBY, 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 V808 DBY registered?

V808 DBY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V808 DBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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