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T196 MJA

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,486 mi
Last recorded44,486 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 MJA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,486 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 43,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,479 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 43,479 miles

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,279 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,269 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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T196 MJA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T196 MJA, 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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T196 MJA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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