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T163 APO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 APO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 35,430 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to rear flexible hose leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake lever travel

security of rear view mirrors

Pass 10 Dec 2016 27,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,271 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 25,241 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,912 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 23,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 23,270 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,884 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 20,876 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T163 APO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T163 APO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T163 APO registered?

T163 APO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T163 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T163 APO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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