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W146 VAU

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 VAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 37,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaking from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,800 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 36,800 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 36,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,716 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake not locking up

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,803 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,065 miles

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

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

drive chain rivet worn in joiner

stop light only 50% working

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,221 miles

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

Offside 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 19 Dec 2013 33,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,289 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

front brake lever has small amount of reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,278 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake lever has small amount of reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,272 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre has 2mm tread depth at centre

Fail 24 Jul 2010 33,272 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre has 2mm tread depth at centre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,692 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,493 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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W146 VAU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W146 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.

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W146 VAU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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