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WYY 919T

1978 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,372 mi
Last recorded17,372 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph T14019,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYY 919T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 17,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 16,533 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 16,282 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,846 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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WYY 919T is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 19,304 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 WYY 919T, 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 48 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 WYY 919T?

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What year was WYY 919T registered?

WYY 919T is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is WYY 919T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYY 919T 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.

Does WYY 919T have outstanding finance?

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