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P166 GFP

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,542 mi
Last recorded17,542 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 GFP
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 13,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,308 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 8,134 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 7,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 5,934 miles

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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P166 GFP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P166 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 P166 GFP registered?

P166 GFP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P166 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 GFP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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