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P282 SNG

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,684 mi
Last recorded21,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 SNG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,684 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 19,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,024 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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P282 SNG is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P282 SNG, 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 P282 SNG registered?

P282 SNG is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P282 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 SNG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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