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XNE 848S

1978 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,850 mi
Last recorded35,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph T14019,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNE 848S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,798 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 35,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,717 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 34,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 34,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,158 miles

advise speedo close to rear disc

Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,154 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,147 miles

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

front tyre showing signs of wear on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,147 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre sidewalls shows signs of wear

Fail 24 Jun 2009 331,475 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre sidewalls shows signs of wear

Pass 21 Jun 2008 331,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,147 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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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XNE 848S is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XNE 848S, 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 XNE 848S?

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What year was XNE 848S registered?

XNE 848S is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is XNE 848S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNE 848S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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