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W799 VGO

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,679 mi
Last recorded44,679 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 VGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 44,679 miles

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

Rear PLAY IN CUSH DRIVE

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 44,637 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 44,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 42,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,312 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 32,310 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,588 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 29,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch has slight drag

Fail 23 Apr 2011 19,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,593 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,023 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,438 miles

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

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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W799 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 W799 VGO, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W799 VGO registered?

W799 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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