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T916 BEG

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,898 mi
Last recorded108,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 BEG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,898 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 108,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,518 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 108,518 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,025 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 108,024 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top dog leg bush to swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 107,046 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 107,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,415 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 106,415 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 96,091 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,121 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,549 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 57,062 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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T916 BEG is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black 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 T916 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T916 BEG registered?

T916 BEG is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T916 BEG safe to buy?

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