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T771 EGT

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT771 EGT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,930 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 98,911 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose rubber loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,913 miles

Fork stanchions slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,710 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 80,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 77,313 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 70,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 70,480 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 70,445 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 70,445 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,901 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 60,901 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(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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T771 EGT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T771 EGT, 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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T771 EGT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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