MOT Status
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7,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 HNO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R488 HNO, 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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How do I check the history of R488 HNO?
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What year was R488 HNO registered?
R488 HNO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R488 HNO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 HNO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R488 HNO have outstanding finance?
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