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T980 JAH

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,762 mi
Last recorded27,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 JAH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 27,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 26,220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,210 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 26,206 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 25,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,881 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 23,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,152 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 13,152 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 8,636 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 6,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,097 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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T980 JAH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T980 JAH, 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 T980 JAH registered?

T980 JAH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T980 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T980 JAH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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