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R326 BOC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,983 mi
Last recorded21,983 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 21,983 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 21,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,154 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 20,630 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 20,630 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,686 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 19,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,628 miles

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

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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R326 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R326 BOC, 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 R326 BOC registered?

R326 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R326 BOC safe to buy?

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