MOT reliability
Triumph T140e
156 vehicles · 874 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 156 Triumph T140e vehicles and 874 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140e has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,157 miles.
156
Vehicles
874
MOT tests
500
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T140e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140e MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Triumph T140e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 82% |
| 2 | 11 | 64% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (156)
Most common Triumph T140e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140e MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (28 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (24 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (16 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (13 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (11 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (8 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (8 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (8 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (8 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (6 times)
Triumph T140e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,686 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 21,627 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 9,634 |
| 2016 | 5 | 15 | 87% | 19,018 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 28,550 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 18,795 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 7,985 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 23,407 |
| 2005 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 12,707 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 6,420 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 73,744 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,189 |
| 1989 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 22,565 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 876 |
| 1987 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 16,369 |
| 1983 | 4 | 19 | 100% | 9,088 |
| 1982 | 6 | 45 | 82% | 25,505 |
| 1981 | 15 | 84 | 87% | 28,038 |
| 1980 | 38 | 226 | 89% | 21,963 |
| 1979 | 43 | 236 | 89% | 26,137 |
| 1978 | 20 | 133 | 91% | 25,181 |
| 1977 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 32,727 |
| 1973 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 3,495 |
| 1972 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 19,635 |
Triumph T140e reliability FAQ
Across 156 Triumph T140e vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T140e MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Triumph T140e in our data has covered around
23,157 miles.
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