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T859 VHT

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,544 mi
Last recorded29,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 VHT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 29,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,285 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,881 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 May 2019 27,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,323 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 25,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 25,307 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 25,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,628 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 23,776 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,029 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,765 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,102 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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T859 VHT 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 77.8%.

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 T859 VHT, 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 T859 VHT registered?

T859 VHT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T859 VHT safe to buy?

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