MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V196 EHT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 V196 EHT, 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 V196 EHT registered?
V196 EHT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V196 EHT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V196 EHT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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