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T478 JOL

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,404 mi
Last recorded24,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 JOL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 24,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 23,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 27,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,842 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 19,027 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,993 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 6,987 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,680 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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T478 JOL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 T478 JOL, 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 T478 JOL registered?

T478 JOL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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