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T437 LAF

1999 Triumph Sprint ST

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,682 mi
Last recorded45,682 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint ST24,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 LAF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 45,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 45,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,766 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,611 miles

Fork dust seals in poor condition.

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 42,972 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2018 41,234 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,900 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 38,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,957 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,343 miles

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

advise front brake spongey

advise rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,239 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

advise front brake spongey

advise rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,884 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 19,861 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST?

Based on 2,198 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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T437 LAF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint ST in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 24,916 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 ST fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T437 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint ST typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T437 LAF is a 1999 Triumph Sprint ST, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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