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T172 LAC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,434 mi
Last recorded41,434 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 LAC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 41,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 39,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,409 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 33,391 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,689 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,562 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 21,253 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 20,205 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 17,134 miles

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

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 LAC 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 88.2%.

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 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 T172 LAC, 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 LAC registered?

T172 LAC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T172 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 LAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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