MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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V293 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 V293 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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What year was V293 UBD registered?
V293 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V293 UBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V293 UBD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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