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R296 PGC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,025 mi
Last recorded37,025 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,025 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front fender excessively corroded

rear numberplate light damaged not working

Fail 31 Jan 2014 37,025 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front fender excessively corroded

rear numberplate light damaged not working

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

no number plate light

Fail 29 Jan 2013 36,034 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,198 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Numberplate light not opperating.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 31,664 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Numberplate light not opperating.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,820 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 28,388 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,709 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 26,709 miles

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

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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R296 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R296 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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R296 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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