MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front fender excessively corroded
rear numberplate light damaged not working
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
front fender excessively corroded
rear numberplate light damaged not working
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
no number plate light
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R296 PGC registered?
R296 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R296 PGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R296 PGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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