MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140?
Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.
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VPU 474W is a 1981 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1981 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VPU 474W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPU 474W registered?
VPU 474W is a 1981 Triumph T140, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is VPU 474W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPU 474W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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