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T796 ANH

1999 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,438 mi
Last recorded41,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trident Sprint27,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 ANH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,438 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 39,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,962 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,506 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,815 miles

rear brake binding

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,631 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 31,631 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,832 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,792 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,267 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,732 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,203 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,532 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 17,471 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,744 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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T796 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 27,619 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 Trident Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T796 ANH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T796 ANH registered?

T796 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T796 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T796 ANH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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