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N558 HWS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,613 mi
Last recorded36,613 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 HWS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,102 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,621 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,747 miles

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

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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N558 HWS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N558 HWS, 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 N558 HWS registered?

N558 HWS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N558 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 HWS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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