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V96 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,751 mi
Last recorded30,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 30,443 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 30,426 miles

Front Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

left hand horn pushed into radiator

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 26,449 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,423 miles

rear seat pod fitted

slight wear front disc mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,924 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,324 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,573 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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V96 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V96 UBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V96 UBD registered?

V96 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V96 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 UBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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