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S391 MOH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,396 mi
Last recorded20,396 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 MOH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,146 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,813 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 16,793 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 9,201 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 9,201 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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S391 MOH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 S391 MOH, 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 S391 MOH registered?

S391 MOH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S391 MOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 MOH 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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