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T119 JPU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,399 mi
Last recorded23,399 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT119 JPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,399 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 15,952 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 15,952 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 15,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,210 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 14,696 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,008 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 8,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,593 miles

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

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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T119 JPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T119 JPU, 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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T119 JPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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