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M37 BLY

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 BLY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,196 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 27,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Loose connection. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,298 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 23,432 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,175 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 11,175 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,778 miles

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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M37 BLY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 M37 BLY, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M37 BLY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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