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V236 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,747 mi
Last recorded5,747 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 1,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 1,293 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 4,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,563 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 3,136 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,136 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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V236 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V236 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 V236 UBD registered?

V236 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V236 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V236 UBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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