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T198 MJA

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,429 mi
Last recorded50,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 MJA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,429 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 48,730 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,342 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,176 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,234 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,215 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 43,750 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 43,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,876 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 37,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,325 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,325 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,728 miles

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

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

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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T198 MJA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T198 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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T198 MJA is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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