MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
advise rear tyre wearing square
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
rear tyre squareing off
advise rear tyre starting to feather the edges of the tread off
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V279 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 V279 UBD, 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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V279 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V279 UBD safe to buy?
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