MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake disc is small and pads are starting to overlap edges of disc
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VCD 973Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1982 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VCD 973Y, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VCD 973Y?
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What year was VCD 973Y registered?
VCD 973Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 September 1982.
Is VCD 973Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VCD 973Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VCD 973Y have outstanding finance?
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