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P291 UAF

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,825 mi
Last recorded16,825 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,825 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,792 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 15,792 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,245 miles

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

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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P291 UAF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 P291 UAF, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P291 UAF registered?

P291 UAF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P291 UAF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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