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JUJ 56W

1980 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,693 mi
Last recorded52,693 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUJ 56W
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,891 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,484 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,138 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,138 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,731 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 44,731 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,225 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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JUJ 56W is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JUJ 56W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUJ 56W registered?

JUJ 56W is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 2 September 1980.

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The MOT history for JUJ 56W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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