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E8 JCA

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,588 mi
Last recorded1,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 JCA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 1,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 1,033 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 1,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit replacement advised soon (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit replacement advised soon (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 13,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 13,487 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,155 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 11,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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E8 JCA is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,482 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 E8 JCA, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 JCA registered?

E8 JCA is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is E8 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 JCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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