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T693 MKE

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,636 mi
Last recorded38,636 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT693 MKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,603 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 31,603 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,489 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 21,489 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,410 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 12,410 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,079 miles

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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T693 MKE is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T693 MKE, 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.

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T693 MKE is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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