MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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S838 SKK 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 63.6%.
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 S838 SKK, 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 S838 SKK registered?
S838 SKK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 August 1998.
Is S838 SKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S838 SKK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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