MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated Wheel+disc+pads covered in oil/greese (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P166 UMR is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 P166 UMR, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P166 UMR registered?
P166 UMR is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1997.
Is P166 UMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P166 UMR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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