MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
initial colour stated as white now corrected to black
Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brake slightly grabbing but not effecting performance (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
RIGHT HAND SWITCH GEAR HAS MOVMENT.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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V148 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 V148 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 V148 DGC registered?
V148 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 September 1999.
Is V148 DGC safe to buy?
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