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M819 TVT

1994 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,741 mi
Last recorded33,741 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM819 TVT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 33,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 32,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 30,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,282 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 29,282 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,984 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,849 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 22,849 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,759 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,421 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,111 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 21,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 May 2013 21,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,151 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,384 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 10 May 2010 18,062 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 18,015 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 17,200 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))

Fail 29 May 2009 17,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 28 May 2008 17,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,804 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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M819 TVT is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 32,714 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 M819 TVT, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M819 TVT registered?

M819 TVT is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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