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T129 ARP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,054 mi
Last recorded38,054 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 38,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,034 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,770 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 37,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 37,503 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,919 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 36,918 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,352 miles

rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,062 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,062 miles

Inner Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,652 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,645 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,288 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 16,288 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,453 miles

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

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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T129 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T129 ARP, 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 T129 ARP registered?

T129 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T129 ARP safe to buy?

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