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WA03 CAE

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,885 mi
Last recorded20,885 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 CAE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,950 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,218 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 14,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 12,606 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 9,641 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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WA03 CAE is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 WA03 CAE, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA03 CAE registered?

WA03 CAE is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WA03 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 CAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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