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P264 ETV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,440 mi
Last recorded5,440 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 ETV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 5,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 5,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 5,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,314 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 5,195 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 5,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 4,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 4,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 4,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 2,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 569 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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P264 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P264 ETV, 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 P264 ETV registered?

P264 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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