MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S398 EGK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S398 EGK, 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 S398 EGK registered?
S398 EGK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is S398 EGK safe to buy?
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