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MDJ 58W

1980 Triumph T140

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,004 mi
Last recorded40,004 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDJ 58W
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 39,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 37,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,574 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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MDJ 58W is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDJ 58W, 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 MDJ 58W registered?

MDJ 58W is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 13 September 1980.

Is MDJ 58W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDJ 58W shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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