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JLF 422V

1979 Triumph T140

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,109 mi
Last recorded12,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph T14018,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 422V
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 12,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,565 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,371 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 10,371 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 10,167 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,995 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 9,995 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,429 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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JLF 422V is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLF 422V, 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 JLF 422V registered?

JLF 422V is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is JLF 422V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLF 422V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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