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V133 DGC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,313 mi
Last recorded8,313 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,313 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,888 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 6,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 6,879 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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V133 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V133 DGC, 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 V133 DGC registered?

V133 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V133 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V133 DGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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