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T744 SDW

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,272 mi
Last recorded106,272 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT744 SDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,515 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,674 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,878 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 91,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,686 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,686 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,498 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever rubber deteriorated

n/s footpeg rubber deteriorated

rear shock slightly corroded

rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 30 May 2013 79,498 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever rubber deteriorated

n/s footpeg rubber deteriorated

rear shock slightly corroded

rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,961 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2011 59,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,839 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,838 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,161 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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T744 SDW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T744 SDW, 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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T744 SDW is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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