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M240 OVC

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,209 mi
Last recorded8,209 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 OVC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 8,209 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 8,177 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 5,389 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 2,254 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 2,187 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 1,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2010 198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 6 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2007 28,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,076 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M240 OVC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M240 OVC, 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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M240 OVC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M240 OVC 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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