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T949 CLN

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,445 mi
Last recorded57,445 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 CLN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,072 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 52,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,463 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 46,453 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 43,030 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 4,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

degree of wear on front floating -disc mountings.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,745 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 37,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,009 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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T949 CLN is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T949 CLN, 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 T949 CLN registered?

T949 CLN is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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