MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyre slightly out of shape
slight un even tread wear on rear tyre
rear tyre becoming perished on side walls
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N459 DBW is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 N459 DBW, 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 N459 DBW registered?
N459 DBW is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 August 1995.
Is N459 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N459 DBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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