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WU51 DSV

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DSV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 23,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 22,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 22,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 18,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,822 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 17,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,489 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,072 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 14,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,449 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 9,449 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,022 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

rear suspension tri linkage plates corroding, but not excessive

Fail 8 Jul 2009 9,022 miles

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

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

rear suspension tri linkage plates corroding, but not excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,845 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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WU51 DSV is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU51 DSV, 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.

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WU51 DSV is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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