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T770 ALJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,318 mi
Last recorded49,318 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 ALJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,151 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 48,007 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 48,007 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,175 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,664 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,567 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,342 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,281 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 35,281 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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T770 ALJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T770 ALJ, 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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T770 ALJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T770 ALJ safe to buy?

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