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T511 EFJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,227 mi
Last recorded21,227 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 EFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 21,227 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 21,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Hanging down (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 20,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,739 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 17,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,774 miles

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

uneven tyre wear front plus back

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 14,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,067 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,773 miles

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

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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T511 EFJ 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 T511 EFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T511 EFJ?

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What year was T511 EFJ registered?

T511 EFJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 April 1999.

Is T511 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T511 EFJ 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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