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MOT reliability

Triumph T 140 v

10 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Triumph T 140 v vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T 140 v has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,205 miles.

10
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
399
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph T 140 v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph T 140 v MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Steering18%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Triumph T 140 v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Triumph T 140 v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T 140 v MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
  3. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  6. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
  7. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  9. Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords. (3 times)
  10. Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) (3 times)
  11. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  12. Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords (2 times)
  13. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  14. Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)

Triumph T 140 v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 10 90% 31,767
1979 1 12 83% 13,032
1978 1 5 80% 58,880
1977 3 19 100% 14,184
1976 3 30 77% 35,593
1975 1 1 100% 19,040

Triumph T 140 v reliability FAQ

Across 10 Triumph T 140 v vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph T 140 v MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Triumph T 140 v in our data has covered around 27,205 miles.

Compare the Triumph T 140 v

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