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T357 AFP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 AFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 38,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,382 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,474 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 34,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,375 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fork gators fitted unable to check forks and seals

gear lever slightly bent

n/s/f foot rest rubber slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2020 34,318 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn rear brake lever (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole near rear center bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fork gators fitted unable to check forks and seals

gear lever slightly bent

n/s/f foot rest rubber slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,411 miles

gear linkage insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 27,219 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 24,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,297 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 21,282 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 16,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,045 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 12,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 9,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 9,717 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,310 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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T357 AFP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T357 AFP, 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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T357 AFP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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