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P247 GRC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,664 mi
Last recorded13,664 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 GRC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 13,664 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 13,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 12,939 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,543 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 8,511 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 4,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,106 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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P247 GRC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P247 GRC, 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 P247 GRC registered?

P247 GRC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P247 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 GRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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