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POW 452S

1978 Triumph T140V

Brown Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,658 mi
Last recorded3,658 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph T140V18,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOW 452S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140V
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 3,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 3,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 3,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,461 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 3,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 3,263 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 3,263 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 3,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 3,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 2,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 2,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 2,511 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 2,511 miles

Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Triumph T140V?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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POW 452S is a 1978 Triumph T140V in Brown with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Triumph T140V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 18,337 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 T140V fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying POW 452S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T140V typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph T140V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POW 452S registered?

POW 452S is a 1978 Triumph T140V, first registered on 19 January 1978.

Is POW 452S safe to buy?

The MOT history for POW 452S 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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