MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,933 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
lower front flexi brake pipe starting to crack
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AFB 259V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 20,306 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 Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFB 259V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AFB 259V registered?
AFB 259V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 23 November 1979.
Is AFB 259V safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFB 259V 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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