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T947 LBO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,433 mi
Last recorded42,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 LBO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,363 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,238 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,141 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 39,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 39,979 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,376 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,772 miles

Front pads getting close to limits

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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T947 LBO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T947 LBO, 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 T947 LBO registered?

T947 LBO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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