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T851 OCR

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 OCR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 47,545 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,961 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,375 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 44,375 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 39,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,679 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,372 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,761 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 25,139 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 24,770 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,152 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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T851 OCR is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T851 OCR, 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 T851 OCR registered?

T851 OCR is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T851 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T851 OCR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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