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S245 FGP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,881 mi
Last recorded39,881 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 FGP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 39,881 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

No lights at time of test. Masked out

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,990 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 62,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,297 miles

Rear rear disc very rusty but doesn,t effect brake porformance

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,297 miles

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

Rear rear disc very rusty but doesn,t effect brake porformance

Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,617 miles

none standard front brake lever

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,085 miles

engine revs at tick over slightly high

Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,076 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

engine revs at tick over slightly high

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,363 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,363 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,616 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 48,902 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,367 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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S245 FGP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S245 FGP, 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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What year was S245 FGP registered?

S245 FGP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S245 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 FGP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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