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V186 DCW

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,168 mi
Last recorded24,168 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,168 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,046 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,046 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,522 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 21,522 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,454 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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V186 DCW 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 66.7%.

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 V186 DCW, 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 V186 DCW registered?

V186 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 October 1999.

Is V186 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V186 DCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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