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S244 BDM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 BDM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,940 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 37,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 34,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 May 2018 34,450 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,589 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 28,589 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 26,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,097 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,097 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,701 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 25,701 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 25,517 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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S244 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S244 BDM, 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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S244 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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