MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
horn fitted in the wrong place
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
body damage
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
body damage
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
oil contamination rear tyre,wheel and suspesion.
oil contamination rear tyre,wheel and suspesion.
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T279 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T279 BDM, 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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What year was T279 BDM registered?
T279 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 1999.
Is T279 BDM safe to buy?
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