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T908 SRE

1999 Triumph Sprint

Pink Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,929 mi
Last recorded1,929 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 SRE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 1,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 4 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake could be better

Fail 22 Nov 2021 4 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake could be better

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,722 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch cable likely to foul fairing cowl

Fail 11 Jul 2018 66,722 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch cable likely to foul fairing cowl

Fail 22 May 2018 66,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working rear stop light inopperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,967 miles

Nearside Rear indicator slightly insecure

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

headlight switch slightly sticky

tail light slightly insecure

drive chain guide rubber deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,441 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,958 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 48,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2010 48,275 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 43,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 34,207 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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T908 SRE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Pink with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRE, 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 SRE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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