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V938 HDW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 HDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 56,348 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 56,092 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 56,092 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad & piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,479 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,252 miles

Front Tyre is wearing unevenly

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 52,891 miles

Front Tyre worn uneven

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 47,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,626 miles

Front brake binding slightly.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 43,254 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind rear brake

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,026 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre unevan ware

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 17,745 miles

Rear 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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V938 HDW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V938 HDW, 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 V938 HDW registered?

V938 HDW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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