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S473 DGH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,391 mi
Last recorded20,391 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 DGH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,099 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 19,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 15,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,491 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 5,248 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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S473 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S473 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S473 DGH registered?

S473 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S473 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 DGH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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