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P164 GFP

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,650 mi
Last recorded8,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 GFP
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 8,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise front brake reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,650 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise front brake reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,636 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise indicator button missing

advise rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2010 8,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise indicator button missing

advise rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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P164 GFP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,326 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P164 GFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P164 GFP registered?

P164 GFP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P164 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 GFP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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