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P352 UTG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

35,608 mi
Last recorded35,608 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 UTG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,608 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 35,608 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,718 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,445 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 24,445 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 24,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,694 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 22,694 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 20,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,350 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 16,606 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,862 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 9,862 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 9,519 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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P352 UTG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 P352 UTG, 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 P352 UTG registered?

P352 UTG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P352 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P352 UTG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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