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T745 BGU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,773 mi
Last recorded28,773 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 BGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear foot rest siezed in up position

drive chain link not pressed correctly

Fail 7 Aug 2018 28,761 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear foot rest siezed in up position

drive chain link not pressed correctly

Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,200 miles

Bars hit tank on both full locks.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 26,197 miles

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

Bars hit tank on both full locks.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Head light beam poor.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,254 miles

hugger broken and loose but not insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2015 50,252 miles

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

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

rear hugger loose but not insecure

Pass 19 May 2014 49,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 39,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 33,560 miles

Chain Has Tight Spots

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2010 31,716 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 29,395 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,637 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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T745 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T745 BGU, 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 T745 BGU registered?

T745 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T745 BGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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