MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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V288 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 V288 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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V288 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V288 UBD safe to buy?
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