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OU03 VHL

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VHL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,824 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 10,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,532 miles

Centre 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.

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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OU03 VHL is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 OU03 VHL, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU03 VHL registered?

OU03 VHL is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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