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YEK 68T

1978 Triumph T140

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,170 mi
Last recorded2,170 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph T14019,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEK 68T
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 2,170 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,861 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 1,861 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 1,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 1 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight cracks on sidewall of front tyre

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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YEK 68T is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YEK 68T, 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 YEK 68T?

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What year was YEK 68T registered?

YEK 68T is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YEK 68T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEK 68T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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