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S462 DGH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,063 mi
Last recorded10,063 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 DGH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,976 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,849 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 9,752 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,371 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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S462 DGH 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 S462 DGH, 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 S462 DGH registered?

S462 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S462 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S462 DGH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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