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T56 ASO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,268 mi
Last recorded35,268 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 ASO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,268 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 35,246 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,833 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 33,800 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,377 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 23,684 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,125 miles

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

rear hugger cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 15,032 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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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T56 ASO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T56 ASO, 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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T56 ASO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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