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T248 WGJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,410 mi
Last recorded59,410 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,410 miles

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 58,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,947 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 34,608 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2012 29,101 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 29,090 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,095 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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T248 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T248 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T248 WGJ registered?

T248 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T248 WGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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