MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail link broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P290 XBO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P290 XBO, 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 P290 XBO registered?
P290 XBO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 April 1997.
Is P290 XBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P290 XBO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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