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T157 AVP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,767 mi
Last recorded32,767 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 AVP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 32,767 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 32,767 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 32,762 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 32,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 32,757 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,743 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 16,664 miles

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

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,041 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 15,041 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,241 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 12,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,018 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,611 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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T157 AVP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T157 AVP, 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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T157 AVP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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