MOT reliability
Triumph T140w
4 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Triumph T140w vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140w has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,400 miles.
4
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
466
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T140w problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140w MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Steering29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Triumph T140w pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Triumph T140w MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140w MOT tests:
- Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
Triumph T140w pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 30,642 |
| 1982 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 14,319 |
Triumph T140w reliability FAQ
Across 4 Triumph T140w vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T140w MOT issues are:
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j); Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b); Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Triumph T140w in our data has covered around
18,400 miles.
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