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EFE 542

1950 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1950 Triumph Thunderbird20,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFE 542
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1950
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,696 miles

Both tyres old and starting to perish

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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EFE 542 is a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 20,720 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 EFE 542, 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 76 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFE 542 registered?

EFE 542 is a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 August 1950.

Is EFE 542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFE 542 shows 1 test 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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