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T981 JAH

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,371 mi
Last recorded24,371 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 JAH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 24,371 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight increase in throttle at right hand lock

Offside Front significant warp in disc resulting in pads being pushed out & lever having to travel further to initiate braking after riding

Fail 27 Mar 2020 24,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,456 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

slightly reduced damping rear shock absorber.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 46,456 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slightly reduced damping rear shock absorber.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,877 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

hand/rain guards fitted to bars which,with certain arm movements can affect front brake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 42,500 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 41,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,404 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,404 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,128 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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T981 JAH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T981 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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T981 JAH is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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