MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
on front tyre tread and side walls are cracking to limit
on nail in rear tyre
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFJ 842T is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 DFJ 842T, 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 DFJ 842T registered?
DFJ 842T is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is DFJ 842T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFJ 842T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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