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W138 VAU

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,693 mi
Last recorded37,693 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 VAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 37,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,291 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 37,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 36,799 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,853 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 28,598 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,878 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 23,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,256 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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W138 VAU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W138 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W138 VAU registered?

W138 VAU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W138 VAU safe to buy?

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