MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
rear exhaust is loose
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust is loose
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front slight play in disc bobbins
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front slight play in disc bobbins.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake control 1 (hand lever) (1.3.1a)
Front slight play in disc bobbins.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front discs slightly worn on disc bobbins
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front discs slightly worn on disc bobbins
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight bind from rear brake
slight play in front brake discs
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
number plate is not a road legal size
rear brake is dragging slightly
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
number plate is not a road legal size
rear brake is dragging slightly
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W46 VGU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 W46 VGU, 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 W46 VGU registered?
W46 VGU is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 March 2000.
Is W46 VGU safe to buy?
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