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R596 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,233 mi
Last recorded11,233 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 11,233 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 11,233 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,222 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 11,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 10,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 10,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 9,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 9,107 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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R596 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R596 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 R596 LUT registered?

R596 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R596 LUT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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