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V838 FBP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,522 mi
Last recorded29,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 FBP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,522 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 29,056 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,821 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel staining on near side frame rail

main stand pivot worn

passing light switch inoperative

screen cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2019 28,821 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

engine oil level low

evidence of fuel staining on left hand frame rail

front brake lever pivot worn

headlamp flash/passing light switch inoperative

main stand pivot worn

screen cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2018 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Not producing a beam on tester, very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,405 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 21,060 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 21,034 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on High beam (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,763 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 16,759 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,441 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 15,441 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2009 14,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2008 13,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 9,657 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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V838 FBP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V838 FBP, 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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V838 FBP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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