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T163 KFJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 KFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,495 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,477 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,279 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 36,279 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in the bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 35,458 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in the bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,351 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in front disc bobbins

Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,694 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,354 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 24,745 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 20,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,421 miles

pipes from oil collier to engine going rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,319 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 18,318 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,049 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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T163 KFJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFJ, 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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T163 KFJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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