CarVerify

Free Car Check

T172 JJC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 JJC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,621 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear brake banjos rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,861 miles

oil leak/side car frame rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,809 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre has smaall cracks between tread/rear caliper dust seal expossed

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,453 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 49,542 miles

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 46,034 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,034 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 39,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,609 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2006 26,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 26,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
Full Triumph Thunderbird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T172 JJC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,415 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 T172 JJC, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T172 JJC?

You can check the full history of T172 JJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T172 JJC registered?

T172 JJC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is T172 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 JJC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T172 JJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T172 JJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.