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T89 GRO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,619 mi
Last recorded44,619 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 GRO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 44,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 43,845 miles

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

front brake lever as little reverse travel

Fail 28 May 2016 43,845 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

front brake lever as little reverse travel

Pass 13 May 2015 42,540 miles

Front and rear fairings damaged

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,413 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 41,413 miles

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

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

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

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,914 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,595 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,754 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 35,749 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 28,583 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,982 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 23,974 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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T89 GRO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T89 GRO, 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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T89 GRO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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