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V215 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,539 mi
Last recorded19,539 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,539 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 19,398 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,703 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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V215 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V215 UBD, 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 V215 UBD registered?

V215 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V215 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V215 UBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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