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T949 VUM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,249 mi
Last recorded11,249 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 11,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,706 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 7,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 7,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 7,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 6,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 6,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,261 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 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

T949 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T949 VUM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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