MOT reliability
Triumph T140 v
22 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Triumph T140 v vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140 v has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,469 miles.
22
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
306
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T140 v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140 v MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering17%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
Triumph T140 v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Triumph T140 v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140 v MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Oil leak from rear of engine (2 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
Triumph T140 v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 16 | 100% | 32,239 |
| 1979 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 22,244 |
| 1978 | 7 | 28 | 93% | 16,771 |
| 1977 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 5,374 |
| 1976 | 4 | 18 | 78% | 23,225 |
| 1975 | 3 | 18 | 78% | 6,036 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 25,860 |
| 1971 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 30,438 |
Triumph T140 v reliability FAQ
Across 22 Triumph T140 v vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T140 v MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Triumph T140 v in our data has covered around
17,469 miles.
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