MOT Status
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15,134 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre.
TYRES Crossply front Radial rear.
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R29 EAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R29 EAF, 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 R29 EAF registered?
R29 EAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R29 EAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R29 EAF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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