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BND 165T

1979 Triumph T140

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,148 mi
Last recorded24,148 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph T14018,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBND 165T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,148 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens retaining bolt missing (1.1.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 24,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,816 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play when steering in lock (2.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,431 miles

Headlamp main beam warning not working

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 23,422 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning not working

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 23,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2010 22,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 21,493 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2009 21,493 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T140?

Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 20
Direction indicator not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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BND 165T is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,661 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 T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BND 165T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T140 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BND 165T registered?

BND 165T is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 4 January 1979.

Is BND 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BND 165T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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