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T820 CGX

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT820 CGX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 13,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 12,966 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 12,964 miles

Front Stop lamp not working No Illumination on Front brake application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 12,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 11,235 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements does not work with front brake leaver (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 10,003 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 9,972 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 8,919 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 8,919 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2014 8,635 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

advised slight play rear suspension

Fail 16 May 2014 8,629 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

advised front pads low

advised slight play rear suspension

Pass 20 May 2013 7,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,870 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 7,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 7,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2009 6,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2009 6,907 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 6,870 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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T820 CGX is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T820 CGX, 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 T820 CGX registered?

T820 CGX is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T820 CGX safe to buy?

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