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Blue and White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,600 cc

L30 RCAMOT history

L30 RCA is a blue and white petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 23 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 31,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,254 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RCA was last recorded at 31,254 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,378 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
1,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,254 miles
  • 2025 – 30,378 miles
  • 2023 – 29,708 miles
  • 2022 – 28,125 miles
  • 2021 – 25,677 miles
  • 2020 – 21,583 miles
  • 2019 – 16,098 miles
  • 2018 – 13,204 miles
  • 2017 – 13,186 miles
  • 2016 – 13,054 miles
  • 2015 – 12,592 miles
  • 2014 – 11,284 miles
  • 2013 – 9,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    845121317675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail31,254 miles (+876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    711098874809
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  3. Pass30,378 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    30,378 miles
    Test number
    909256274217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    325431822901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  5. Fail29,708 miles (+1,583)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    239754360728
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  6. Pass28,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    235570552958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail28,125 miles (+2,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    154329682994
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass25,677 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    697280489685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,583 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,583 miles
    Test number
    924352361474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  10. Pass16,098 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,098 miles
    Test number
    758714741208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,204 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,204 miles
    Test number
    267849658490
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  12. Pass13,186 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,186 miles
    Test number
    165744095276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,054 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,054 miles
    Test number
    870868589645
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  14. Pass12,592 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,592 miles
    Test number
    108013365076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,284 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    11,284 miles
    Test number
    689942454009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    9,890 miles
    Test number
    666249233010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,890 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,890 miles
    Test number
    796909533014
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Questions about L30 RCA

Does L30 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RCA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 RCA?
The MOT on L30 RCA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 RCA done?
L30 RCA was recorded at 31,254 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,637 miles a year.
Has L30 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RCA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 RCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L30 RCA find?
L30 RCA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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