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CDY 178V

1980 Triumph T140

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDY 178V
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 85,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,818 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,517 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 85,510 miles

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

slight cracking on front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 8,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 85,127 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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CDY 178V is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,170 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 CDY 178V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDY 178V?

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What year was CDY 178V registered?

CDY 178V is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is CDY 178V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDY 178V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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