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T840 OGC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,069 mi
Last recorded36,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 OGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play head bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2022 35,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

slight play head bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,155 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

head lamp aim poor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,124 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,177 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 30,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,487 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,487 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,960 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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T840 OGC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T840 OGC, 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 T840 OGC registered?

T840 OGC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T840 OGC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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