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VO03 LNP

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,887 mi
Last recorded8,887 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LNP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 8,887 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 8,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 8,627 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 8,567 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,550 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,435 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 8,435 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,374 miles

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2014 8,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 8,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,709 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 7,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,816 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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VO03 LNP is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 VO03 LNP, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO03 LNP registered?

VO03 LNP is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for VO03 LNP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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