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T704 AFC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,304 mi
Last recorded50,304 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT704 AFC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,304 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 48,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Front brake no further adjustment

Pass 25 Nov 2023 43,349 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 43,336 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 40,991 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,723 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 39,663 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 39,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,647 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 36,647 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,152 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,441 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 26,792 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 17,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,387 miles

Front 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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T704 AFC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T704 AFC, 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 T704 AFC registered?

T704 AFC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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