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V144 DGC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,551 mi
Last recorded20,551 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 20,551 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,227 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,257 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 19,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 18,765 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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V144 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V144 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 V144 DGC registered?

V144 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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