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MBH 285V

1980 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,634 mi
Last recorded6,634 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBH 285V
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 6,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 6,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 5,473 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 5,473 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure pivot mtg loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 2,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 454 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 19,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 65,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,736 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 14,736 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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MBH 285V is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MBH 285V, 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 MBH 285V registered?

MBH 285V is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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The MOT history for MBH 285V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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