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T488 AFP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 AFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,666 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,212 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,347 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,000 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 46,000 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 42,898 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 42,847 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 37,023 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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T488 AFP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T488 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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What year was T488 AFP registered?

T488 AFP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T488 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 AFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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