MOT Status
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17,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fliud reservoir glass slightly obscured.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake fliud reservoir glass slightly obscured.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front brake reservoir glass slightly deteriorated
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front brake reservoir glass slightly deteriorated
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaked onto disc and contaminated pad (5.3.2 (b))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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S239 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 S239 KLJ, 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 S239 KLJ registered?
S239 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 November 1998.
Is S239 KLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S239 KLJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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