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JTA 140N

1975 Triumph T140

Red Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,047 mi
Last recorded13,047 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph T14014,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTA 140N
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 13,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 12,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,442 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,322 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 12,184 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,068 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,721 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 117,721 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,407 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,314 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 10,963 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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JTA 140N is a 1975 Triumph T140 in Red with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 14,311 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 JTA 140N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTA 140N registered?

JTA 140N is a 1975 Triumph T140, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is JTA 140N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTA 140N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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