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T438 CGT

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,936 mi
Last recorded30,936 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 CGT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 30,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 30,792 miles

Front mudguard cracked

Front tyre cracking on surface

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

o/s fairing cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,441 miles

Font mudguard cracked

N/S fairing missing fastener

O/S fairing cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

n/s dip light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2021 27,956 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 27,947 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning correctly. Throttle cable damaged. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 27,941 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation Suspect air in system. (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Grease (1.1.14 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning correctly. Throttle cable damaged. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Gear lever loose

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Silencer slightly loose

Pass 22 May 2019 26,595 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 26,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 23,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,364 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,240 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 18,226 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,054 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake line trapped when steering is turned advise re-routing

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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T438 CGT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T438 CGT, 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 T438 CGT registered?

T438 CGT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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