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M37 HGE

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,441 mi
Last recorded31,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 HGE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 31,441 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 31,441 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 31,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,562 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 30,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside switch loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,348 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 29,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 28,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 27,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,169 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,169 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 24,279 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 8,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 8,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 7,795 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,671 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 7,404 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 HGE is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGE, 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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What year was M37 HGE registered?

M37 HGE is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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