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S238 TPP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,524 mi
Last recorded32,524 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 TPP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 32,524 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,138 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 13,824 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in rear caliper

Fail 9 Aug 2022 13,823 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,349 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake caliper carrier slight movement

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,624 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in front floating discs

Fail 12 Jun 2020 29,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in front floating discs

Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,696 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 26,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,456 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 26,451 miles

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 26,018 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 23,872 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 23,872 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,221 miles

chain links seized

Fail 29 May 2012 23,221 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

chain links seized

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,836 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,836 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,446 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,435 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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S238 TPP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,389 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 S238 TPP, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S238 TPP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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