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R287 PGC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,599 mi
Last recorded37,599 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,119 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,569 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 28,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 25,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 23,163 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,701 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 20,701 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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R287 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 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 R287 PGC, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R287 PGC registered?

R287 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R287 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 PGC shows 12 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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