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GGP 261T

1979 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,333 mi
Last recorded1,333 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph T14018,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGP 261T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 1,333 miles

battery loose

Fail 27 Jun 2019 1,333 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

battery loose

Fail 23 Aug 2018 1,332 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,491 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 984 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 790 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 538 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 357 miles

Chain guard missing

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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GGP 261T is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGP 261T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGP 261T registered?

GGP 261T is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 29 January 1979.

Is GGP 261T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGP 261T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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