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M239 JJU

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,253 mi
Last recorded29,253 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 JJU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,180 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 29,180 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Oct 2015 28,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 26,844 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 26,330 miles

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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M239 JJU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 M239 JJU, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M239 JJU registered?

M239 JJU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M239 JJU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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