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S167 MHN

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,009 mi
Last recorded15,009 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 MHN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 14,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 13,772 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 10,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,880 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 2,880 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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S167 MHN is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S167 MHN, 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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S167 MHN is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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