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S688 JCC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,360 mi
Last recorded41,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 JCC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 41,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 41,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 41,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,351 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 33,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,512 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 32,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,406 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 20,406 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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S688 JCC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S688 JCC, 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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S688 JCC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S688 JCC safe to buy?

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