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HNP 331T

1978 Triumph T140

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,902 mi
Last recorded1,902 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph T14019,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 331T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 1,902 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 1,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 471 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 471 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24 miles

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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HNP 331T is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 19,304 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 HNP 331T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HNP 331T?

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What year was HNP 331T registered?

HNP 331T is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is HNP 331T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 331T shows 5 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 HNP 331T have outstanding finance?

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