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T809 AJO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 48,592 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 47,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 47,187 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 47,187 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,187 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 47,187 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,139 miles

Offside fork leg has a slight misting of oil

Rear brake pedal bent

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,121 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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T809 AJO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T809 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 T809 AJO registered?

T809 AJO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T809 AJO safe to buy?

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