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HBO 321W

1980 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,394 mi
Last recorded42,394 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBO 321W
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,149 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 42,149 miles

Centre Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,288 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,288 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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HBO 321W is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,170 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 HBO 321W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBO 321W registered?

HBO 321W is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is HBO 321W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBO 321W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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