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S145 LBV

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,883 mi
Last recorded3,883 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 LBV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 3,883 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 3,883 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2015 3,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 3,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 3,106 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 3,025 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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S145 LBV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S145 LBV, 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 S145 LBV registered?

S145 LBV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S145 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 LBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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