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P188 LOF

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,462 mi
Last recorded33,462 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 LOF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,462 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 33,462 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light faulty switch replaced (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 33,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 32,671 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 32,575 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

slight misting of oil on l/h & r/h fork legs

Pass 30 May 2007 32,127 miles

Number plate light flickers when tapped

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

Pass 23 May 2006 31,357 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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P188 LOF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P188 LOF, 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 P188 LOF registered?

P188 LOF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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