MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Oil leak engine
Oil leak
Rear tyre under inflated
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear tyre under inflated
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UAN 985 is a 1979 Triumph T140 in Purple with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,661 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 UAN 985, 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 47 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of UAN 985?
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What year was UAN 985 registered?
UAN 985 is a 1979 Triumph T140, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is UAN 985 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UAN 985 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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