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S952 MGO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,290 mi
Last recorded48,290 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 MGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 48,290 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

footrest slight damage

Pass 19 May 2012 47,833 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,863 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,726 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,296 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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S952 MGO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S952 MGO, 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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S952 MGO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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