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FNG 471Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

330 mi
Last recorded330 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNG 471Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 330 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 103 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 24 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 50,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 50,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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FNG 471Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FNG 471Y, 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 FNG 471Y registered?

FNG 471Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 April 1983.

Is FNG 471Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNG 471Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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