MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear 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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FCH 729V is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Brown with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FCH 729V, 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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How do I check the history of FCH 729V?
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What year was FCH 729V registered?
FCH 729V is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is FCH 729V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FCH 729V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FCH 729V have outstanding finance?
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