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S131 PDF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,132 mi
Last recorded2,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2021 2,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 2,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 2,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,867 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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S131 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S131 PDF, 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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S131 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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