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Triumph Thunderbird (1995)

542 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.2% first-time pass rate

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

CarHunch analysed 542 real MOT records for the 1995 Triumph Thunderbird. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 7.2% above UK average
87.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,369
typical mileage
10,039–24,846 middle half
15.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.77
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 541 87.2% 1.77
Diesel (0%) 1 89.5% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Triumph Thunderbird vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,039
low mileage
17,369
typical
24,846
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird vehicles fall between 10,039 and 24,846 miles.

1995 Triumph Thunderbird — Still on the Road

211 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

311 211 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.77
Avg failures per vehicle
4.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 36.8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.1%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 24.6%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 20.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 13.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 12.6%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 11.8%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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