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M518 XHC

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,260 mi
Last recorded16,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 XHC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 15,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 12,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,472 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,045 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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M518 XHC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M518 XHC, 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 M518 XHC registered?

M518 XHC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M518 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M518 XHC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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