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T427 HCK

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,700 mi
Last recorded26,700 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT427 HCK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,700 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,367 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,759 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 19,759 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 19,131 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,486 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 12,471 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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T427 HCK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T427 HCK, 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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T427 HCK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T427 HCK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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