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M496 LRU

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,398 mi
Last recorded4,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 LRU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 4,398 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 1,263 miles

all indicator lamps loose

nearside silencer clamp missing

offside silencer clamp bolt missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 1,263 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

all indicator lamps loose

nearside silencer clamp missing

offside silencer clamp bolt missing

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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M496 LRU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M496 LRU, 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 M496 LRU registered?

M496 LRU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M496 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 LRU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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