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P184 OLM

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,022 mi
Last recorded18,022 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 OLM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,022 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,041 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,063 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,763 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,000 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 9,000 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 7,917 miles

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

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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P184 OLM is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P184 OLM, 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 P184 OLM registered?

P184 OLM is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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