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TEU 839S

1978 Triumph T140

Maroon Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,441 mi
Last recorded21,441 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph T14019,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 839S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 21,441 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 21,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,220 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 21,220 miles

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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TEU 839S is a 1978 Triumph T140 in Maroon with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 19,304 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 TEU 839S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TEU 839S?

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What year was TEU 839S registered?

TEU 839S is a 1978 Triumph T140, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is TEU 839S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEU 839S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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