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P323 MRV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,653 mi
Last recorded25,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 MRV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,653 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,653 miles

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,078 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 27 May 2006 22,069 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

long travel on front brake lever

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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P323 MRV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P323 MRV, 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 P323 MRV registered?

P323 MRV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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