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R288 PGC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,707 mi
Last recorded67,707 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 67,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,369 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 64,349 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,467 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,455 miles

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,891 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 58,983 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,983 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,220 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,209 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,252 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 23,322 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,462 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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R288 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R288 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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R288 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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