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T829 FRU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,195 mi
Last recorded35,195 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 FRU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 35,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 34,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 31,815 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 30,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 29,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,669 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 28,669 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 26,862 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2020 26,842 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 20,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,644 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 18,644 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,136 miles

Various panel damage.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 17,706 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight wear and movement in front disc bobbins.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 17,706 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight wear and movement in front disc bobbins.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,161 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 15,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,193 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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T829 FRU 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 T829 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T829 FRU registered?

T829 FRU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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