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ALY 196Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,922 mi
Last recorded31,922 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 196Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,216 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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ALY 196Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALY 196Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 43 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALY 196Y registered?

ALY 196Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 January 1983.

Is ALY 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 196Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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