MOT reliability
Triumph T140d
53 vehicles · 303 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 53 Triumph T140d vehicles and 303 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140d has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,541 miles.
53
Vehicles
303
MOT tests
320
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T140d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140d MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Brakes15%
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Steering14%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility1%
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Body & structure1%
Triumph T140d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (53)
Most common Triumph T140d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140d MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (5 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (4 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (3 times)
Triumph T140d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 6,553 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,016 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 24,195 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,204 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 27,819 |
| 1991 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 16,810 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 23,580 |
| 1984 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 24,749 |
| 1981 | 5 | 37 | 89% | 19,622 |
| 1980 | 14 | 100 | 85% | 26,157 |
| 1979 | 21 | 108 | 82% | 17,843 |
| 1978 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 4,378 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,638 |
| 1957 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
Triumph T140d reliability FAQ
Across 53 Triumph T140d vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T140d MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Triumph T140d in our data has covered around
19,541 miles.
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