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N198 LFE

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,688 mi
Last recorded12,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 LFE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,688 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 12,688 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,473 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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N198 LFE is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 N198 LFE, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N198 LFE registered?

N198 LFE is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N198 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 LFE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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