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R673 HJO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,743 mi
Last recorded34,743 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 HJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,155 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,149 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 29,851 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 27,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,198 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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R673 HJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R673 HJO, 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 R673 HJO registered?

R673 HJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R673 HJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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