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T262 FLJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,329 mi
Last recorded39,329 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 FLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 39,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 39,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,314 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,668 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake pads close to service limit

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,133 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 37,936 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake pads rusty

front brakes grabbing slightly

rear brake sticking slightly

rear shock rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,502 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,120 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 22,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,623 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 14,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

engine oil level low.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 8,963 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 8,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 8,897 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

speedo/tacho alumination not working

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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T262 FLJ 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 T262 FLJ, 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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T262 FLJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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