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T718 LPU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,262 mi
Last recorded37,262 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 LPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 37,023 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,768 miles

Fluctuation in front brake when constant pressure is applied

Minimal clearance between handlebar and fuel tank on full right lock

Play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2005 30,064 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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T718 LPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T718 LPU, 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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T718 LPU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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