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DAA 531S

1977 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

518 mi
Last recorded518 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph T14014,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 531S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 367 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,847 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,847 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,255 miles

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

centre stand bent!

Fail 20 Apr 2009 36,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

centre stand bent!

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,847 miles

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

rear wheel lateral run out 1.6mm!

Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

rear wheel lateral run out 1.6mm!

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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DAA 531S is a 1977 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,930 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 DAA 531S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAA 531S registered?

DAA 531S is a 1977 Triumph T140, first registered on 23 August 1977.

Is DAA 531S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAA 531S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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