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D993 AGW

1987 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,435 mi
Last recorded21,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Triumph T14018,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD993 AGW
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 21,435 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 21,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 20,536 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 20,536 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 20,505 miles

front tyre perished

indicators operation slow

Pass 2 Sep 2005 20,145 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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D993 AGW is a 1987 Triumph T140 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 18,104 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 D993 AGW, 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 39 years old, this Triumph T140 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of D993 AGW?

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What year was D993 AGW registered?

D993 AGW is a 1987 Triumph T140, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D993 AGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D993 AGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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