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T149 RPL

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 RPL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,534 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 39,534 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,762 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 32,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,275 miles

Rear tyre near legal limit

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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T149 RPL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 T149 RPL, 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 T149 RPL registered?

T149 RPL is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T149 RPL safe to buy?

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