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BFD 349T

1978 Triumph T140V

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87 mi
Last recorded87 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph T140V18,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 349T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140V
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 87 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 6,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2015 6,071 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 5,886 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph T140V?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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BFD 349T is a 1978 Triumph T140V in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Triumph T140V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 18,337 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 T140V fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFD 349T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T140V typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph T140V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFD 349T registered?

BFD 349T is a 1978 Triumph T140V, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is BFD 349T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFD 349T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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