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M357 PVP

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,884 mi
Last recorded58,884 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 PVP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 58,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 58,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 56,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 53,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 50,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 48,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 48,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 46,044 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,581 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 40,581 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 38,748 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 38,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 37,483 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 35,633 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 35,633 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 33,654 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 33,654 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 32,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,082 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 23,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,875 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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M357 PVP is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 M357 PVP, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M357 PVP is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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