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T802 AJO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT802 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 71,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 68,185 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 68,129 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake support bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 67,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 66,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,847 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 65,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,378 miles

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

Passlamp doesn't work

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 61,370 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Passlamp doesn't work

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,855 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,855 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,288 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,657 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front disc bobbins worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,657 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front disc bobbins worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,349 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,925 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 26,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 20,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 20,273 miles

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

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

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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T802 AJO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T802 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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T802 AJO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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