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R458 RSO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,905 mi
Last recorded20,905 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 RSO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,138 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Position Lamp Only 50% Working

Pass 27 May 2008 9,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 6,467 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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R458 RSO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R458 RSO, 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 R458 RSO registered?

R458 RSO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R458 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 RSO shows 16 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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