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WAB 70V

1980 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,065 mi
Last recorded26,065 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph T14021,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 70V
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 26,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,738 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 25,681 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,681 miles

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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WAB 70V is a 1980 Triumph T140 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,170 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 WAB 70V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAB 70V registered?

WAB 70V is a 1980 Triumph T140, first registered on 17 May 1980.

Is WAB 70V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 70V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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