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T140 JJC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,559 mi
Last recorded35,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 JJC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front tyre has multiple cuts, cords not visable at time of test.

Fail 20 May 2015 35,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

crack in lower exhaust pipe

number plate lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,898 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,881 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,857 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,857 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,332 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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T140 JJC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T140 JJC, 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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T140 JJC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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