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T166 AER

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,653 mi
Last recorded30,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 AER
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 30,653 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,332 miles

Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,323 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 26,323 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,992 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,972 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 22,578 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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T166 AER is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T166 AER, 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 T166 AER registered?

T166 AER is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T166 AER safe to buy?

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