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BBJ 596S

1992 Triumph T140

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,499 mi
Last recorded17,499 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Triumph T14017,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 596S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 17,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 17,266 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 17,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,172 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 17,172 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,064 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,019 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,946 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,693 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 16,693 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 16,660 miles

slight play in swinging arm bushs

Pass 12 May 2010 16,172 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 16,172 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

cracks in wall of front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,590 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,443 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,213 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T140?

Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 20
Direction indicator not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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BBJ 596S is a 1992 Triumph T140 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 17,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBJ 596S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T140 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 34 years old, this Triumph T140 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBJ 596S is a 1992 Triumph T140, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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