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R370 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,465 mi
Last recorded86,465 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 51,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,337 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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R370 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R370 LUT, 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 R370 LUT registered?

R370 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R370 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 LUT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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