MOT Status
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27,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front BRAKE LEVER BENT
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front BRAKE LEVER BENT
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R393 XEV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R393 XEV, 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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R393 XEV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R393 XEV safe to buy?
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