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1998 Triumph Thunderbird 0.9L Petrol · R993 FRO

R993 FRO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 17,998 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
17,998 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/06/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
885cc

R993 FRO Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
  • 17,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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R993 FRO Mileage History

  1. 30/05/20075,088 mi
  2. 24/05/20086,934 mi+1,846 mi
  3. 22/05/20099,491 mi+2,557 mi
  4. 05/06/201011,766 mi+2,275 mi
  5. 03/06/201112,771 mi+1,005 mi
  6. 23/05/201213,497 mi+726 mi
  7. 09/04/201313,748 mi+251 mi
  8. 14/04/201413,977 mi+229 mi
  9. 19/02/201514,092 mi+115 mi
  10. 12/04/201614,098 mi+6 mi
  11. 12/04/201614,098 mi
  12. 13/06/201714,541 mi+443 mi
  13. 16/06/201814,919 mi+378 mi
  14. 04/05/201915,544 mi+625 mi
  15. 17/06/202016,438 mi+894 mi
  16. 15/07/202116,538 mi+100 mi
  17. 24/03/202316,688 mi+150 mi
  18. 25/05/202416,886 mi+198 mi
  19. 02/06/202517,183 mi+297 mi
  20. 02/06/202517,183 mi
  21. 03/06/202617,998 mi+815 mi

Average of roughly 679 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

R993 FRO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Triumph Thunderbird (R993 FRO) between May 2007 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
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ADVISORY