MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBU 749T is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DBU 749T, 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 DBU 749T registered?
DBU 749T is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 8 May 1979.
Is DBU 749T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBU 749T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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