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T838 ANH

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,114 mi
Last recorded28,114 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 ANH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,114 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,896 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 27,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 26,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 26,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 24,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,296 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,296 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,728 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,577 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 5,577 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2009 2,519 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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T838 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,415 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 T838 ANH, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T838 ANH registered?

T838 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T838 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T838 ANH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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