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T162 APO

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,805 mi
Last recorded43,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 APO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 43,805 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,335 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 38,323 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,225 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside handlebar mounting deteriorated

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 36,179 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,571 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,555 miles

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

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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T162 APO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T162 APO, 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 T162 APO registered?

T162 APO is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T162 APO safe to buy?

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