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D37 ARK

1987 Triumph T140

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,652 mi
Last recorded39,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Triumph T14018,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 ARK
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,652 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brakes bind slightly

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,541 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,418 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,364 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 11 Jun 2011 39,330 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,209 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,209 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,703 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,703 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,408 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 38,057 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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D37 ARK is a 1987 Triumph T140 in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 18,104 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 D37 ARK, 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 39 years old, this Triumph T140 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D37 ARK is a 1987 Triumph T140, first registered on 23 April 1987.

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