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XDV 812S

1978 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,978 mi
Last recorded22,978 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph T14019,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDV 812S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 21,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 20,517 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 20,517 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2009 14,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2008 14,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,360 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 12,794 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2006 12,794 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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XDV 812S is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XDV 812S, 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 XDV 812S?

You can check the full history of XDV 812S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XDV 812S registered?

XDV 812S is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is XDV 812S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDV 812S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDV 812S have outstanding finance?

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