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T299 DUY

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,356 mi
Last recorded33,356 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 DUY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,356 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,688 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,175 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 13 Jan 2009 29,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,138 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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T299 DUY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T299 DUY, 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 T299 DUY registered?

T299 DUY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T299 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T299 DUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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