MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))
throttle hangs up slightly on rh lock(lack of free play). grease from headraces spreading to forks. rear brake pad retaining pins starting to wear.
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140E?
Based on 872 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UYC 889W is a 1981 Triumph T140E in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1981 Triumph T140E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 29,993 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 T140E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYC 889W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph T140E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph T140E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UYC 889W registered?
UYC 889W is a 1981 Triumph T140E, first registered on 20 February 1981.
Is UYC 889W safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYC 889W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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