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T849 BHP

1999 Triumph Sprint

Multi-colour Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,191 mi
Last recorded48,191 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 BHP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 48,191 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 47,164 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly spacer added to bar end. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail adjusted (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 41,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,739 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,625 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,443 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,437 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,372 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 41,372 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,042 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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T849 BHP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Multi-colour with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T849 BHP, 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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T849 BHP is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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