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W46 VGU

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,008 mi
Last recorded44,008 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 VGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,008 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,952 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 42,952 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,338 miles

rear exhaust is loose

Fail 5 Nov 2020 42,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 41,510 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 40,622 miles

Front slight play in disc bobbins

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,026 miles

Front slight play in disc bobbins.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 39,998 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,234 miles

Front discs slightly worn on disc bobbins

Fail 17 Nov 2015 38,223 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn on disc bobbins

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,145 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 37,080 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,692 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,756 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 22,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,571 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,504 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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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.

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