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T144 JNF

1999 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,401 mi
Last recorded15,401 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 JNF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 15,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 15,245 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 15,236 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 14,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 12,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 12,169 miles

coolant leak

gear linkage insecure

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,590 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

gear linkage insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,584 miles

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

Upper Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

gear linkage insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2011 9,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,987 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 8,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,276 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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T144 JNF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T144 JNF, 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 T144 JNF registered?

T144 JNF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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