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T520 PTG

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,915 mi
Last recorded50,915 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 PTG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,915 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 50,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper bolts missing on fairing, slightly cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,861 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 49,859 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,800 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 49,414 miles

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

Front disc(s) carrier pins worn.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 46,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,980 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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T520 PTG is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T520 PTG, 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 T520 PTG registered?

T520 PTG is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T520 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T520 PTG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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