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UAN 985

1979 Triumph T140

Purple Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,830 mi
Last recorded3,830 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph T14018,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAN 985
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 3,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil leak engine

Pass 25 Oct 2016 3,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 3,665 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyre under inflated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 3,665 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 3,358 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 3,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2013 3,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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