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T143 HVV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 HVV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 6 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 44,171 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,476 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,476 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 26,556 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 26,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 25,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 23,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 22,102 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 14,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

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

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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T143 HVV 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 72.2%.

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 T143 HVV, 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 T143 HVV registered?

T143 HVV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T143 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T143 HVV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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