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R48 EGY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,483 mi
Last recorded15,483 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,768 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,888 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,888 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 11,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,799 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 5,799 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,584 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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R48 EGY 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 81.8%.

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 R48 EGY, 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 R48 EGY registered?

R48 EGY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R48 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 EGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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