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T38 JBC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,626 mi
Last recorded41,626 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 JBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 41,626 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 41,612 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 37,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,032 miles

slight reserve travel

Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,032 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,856 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,195 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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T38 JBC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red 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 T38 JBC, 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 T38 JBC registered?

T38 JBC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T38 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 JBC 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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