MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre has slightly perished
high beam tell tale light not working
rear tyre has slightly perished
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre has slightly perished
high beam tell tale light not working
rear tyre has slightly perished
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)
front and rear tyre have cracked sidewalls but not showing ply or cord
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
front tyre is slightly perished
rear tyre is slightly perished
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
front tyre is slightly perished
rear tyre is slightly perished
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J55 JDS is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 J55 JDS, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J55 JDS registered?
J55 JDS is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 May 1996.
Is J55 JDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J55 JDS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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