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R424 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,708 mi
Last recorded11,708 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 11,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 11,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 11,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,132 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 10,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 10,633 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,175 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,532 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 8,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,699 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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R424 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R424 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 R424 LUT registered?

R424 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R424 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 LUT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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