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T797 AJO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,132 mi
Last recorded36,132 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2024 36,132 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 22,752 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 22,723 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 17,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 17,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,189 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 16,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,644 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 14,644 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,444 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,063 miles

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

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

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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T797 AJO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T797 AJO, 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 T797 AJO registered?

T797 AJO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T797 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 AJO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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