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W38 VGY

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,527 mi
Last recorded34,527 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 VGY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 34,527 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak And little dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Front brake control switch working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre starting to perish in tread areas

Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Some drive chain links slightly stiff/worn

Pass 5 Feb 2025 34,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,842 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 33,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,103 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 31,103 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,012 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 17,012 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,803 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 12,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,556 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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W38 VGY is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W38 VGY, 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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W38 VGY is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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