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COB 3V

1979 Triumph Bonneville

Multi-colour Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,877 mi
Last recorded2,877 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Bonneville20,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 3V
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 2,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 2,625 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 2,619 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,532 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Sidestand spring weak

Slight cracking on tread area of front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,023 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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COB 3V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville in Multi-colour with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COB 3V, 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 COB 3V registered?

COB 3V is a 1979 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 13 November 1979.

Is COB 3V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 3V 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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