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T245 BWL

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,606 mi
Last recorded57,606 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 BWL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,606 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 57,599 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 51,202 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,202 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured in several places (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,128 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 50,128 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,659 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey link pipe at joint (7.1.1b)

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 41,616 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 41,616 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake Roller test cannot be carried out due to the rear brake

Rear Caliper brake Pads(If correct pads)fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,399 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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T245 BWL 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 68.8%.

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 T245 BWL, 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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T245 BWL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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