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W42 GBT

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,854 mi
Last recorded26,854 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 GBT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,854 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 22,498 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 22,498 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 21,991 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 13 Apr 2013 21,659 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 24 Mar 2012 21,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,636 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,636 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,935 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 17,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 13,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005

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

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

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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W42 GBT 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 77.8%.

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 W42 GBT, 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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What year was W42 GBT registered?

W42 GBT is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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