MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
advise speedo close to rear disc
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))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front tyre showing signs of wear on sidewalls
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front tyre sidewalls shows signs of wear
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
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.
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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.
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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?
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