MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front 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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N3 XMS is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 N3 XMS, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N3 XMS registered?
N3 XMS is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 June 1997.
Is N3 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N3 XMS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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