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R642 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,140 mi
Last recorded19,140 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,772 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,772 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 18,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,233 miles

rear tyre tread is just over 1mm below is mot failure

Pass 2 Feb 2006 13,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 13,397 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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R642 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R642 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 R642 LUT registered?

R642 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R642 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 LUT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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