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M696 USG

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,121 mi
Last recorded11,121 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 USG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,121 miles

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Aug 2013 11,121 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,972 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,686 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 10,657 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,918 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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M696 USG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M696 USG, 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 M696 USG registered?

M696 USG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M696 USG safe to buy?

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