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T172 AVV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,887 mi
Last recorded28,887 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 AVV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 28,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 23,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 21,604 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 21,604 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front sidelight not working

Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 12,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 11,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 10,523 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 10,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,528 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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T172 AVV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T172 AVV, 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 T172 AVV registered?

T172 AVV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T172 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 AVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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