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VX51 WUE

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,994 mi
Last recorded18,994 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WUE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,994 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 18,994 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose Adjusted (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 7,975 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 7,973 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,349 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 6,349 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,275 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 4,404 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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VX51 WUE is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 VX51 WUE, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX51 WUE?

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What year was VX51 WUE registered?

VX51 WUE is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is VX51 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 WUE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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