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MRW 344V

1980 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,368 mi
Last recorded15,368 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRW 344V
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,368 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,229 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 15,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,224 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 14,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 13,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,414 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 13,414 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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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MRW 344V is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MRW 344V, 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 MRW 344V registered?

MRW 344V is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 3 July 1980.

Is MRW 344V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRW 344V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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