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T908 JCH

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,398 mi
Last recorded35,398 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 JCH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,398 miles

Lower fairing not present at time of test

Nearside Fork axel pinch bolt missing but axel secure from other pinch bolt

Fail 25 Mar 2024 35,398 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Lower fairing not present at time of test

Nearside Fork axel pinch bolt missing but axel secure from other pinch bolt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,398 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 35,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,398 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 35,398 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 35,398 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 26,842 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,356 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,035 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,338 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,233 miles

One taillamp bulb u/s.

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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T908 JCH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T908 JCH, 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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T908 JCH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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