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M344 HTD

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,137 mi
Last recorded18,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 HTD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 17,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,742 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,124 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 17,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

drive chain dry advise maintainence

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

o/s sidepanel insecure but not likelt to foul

Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,009 miles

o/s steering stop just on limits

Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,009 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

o/s steering stop just on limits

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,740 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,736 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,255 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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M344 HTD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M344 HTD, 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 M344 HTD registered?

M344 HTD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M344 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M344 HTD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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