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ARE 448Y

1982 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Thunderbird22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 448Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 67,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 67,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 66,992 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 66,989 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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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ARE 448Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 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 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 ARE 448Y, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ARE 448Y?

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What year was ARE 448Y registered?

ARE 448Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 September 1982.

Is ARE 448Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 448Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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