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M966 EGN

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,541 mi
Last recorded17,541 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 EGN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 17,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,915 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 15,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 15,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 15,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 10,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,825 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 7,155 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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M966 EGN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M966 EGN, 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 M966 EGN registered?

M966 EGN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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