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VTA 888S

1977 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,456 mi
Last recorded15,456 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph T14014,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 888S
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 15,456 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 14,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 13,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 13,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,305 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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VTA 888S is a 1977 Triumph T140 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTA 888S, 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 VTA 888S registered?

VTA 888S is a 1977 Triumph T140, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is VTA 888S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTA 888S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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