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R415 PFJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,348 mi
Last recorded20,348 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 PFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,722 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,018 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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R415 PFJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R415 PFJ, 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 R415 PFJ registered?

R415 PFJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R415 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 PFJ shows 9 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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