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T73 WGK

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,553 mi
Last recorded29,553 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 WGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,553 miles
Fail 5 May 2026

Rear Chain guard insecure needs to be removed (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 26,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 25,537 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,500 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,435 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,496 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,294 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,706 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 17,706 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,518 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 15,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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T73 WGK 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 81.3%.

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 T73 WGK, 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

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What year was T73 WGK registered?

T73 WGK is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T73 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T73 WGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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