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P357 EDV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Cream Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,052 mi
Last recorded12,052 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 EDV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 12,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 11,837 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,676 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 11,603 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,351 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 11,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 11,054 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,602 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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P357 EDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Cream with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P357 EDV, 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 P357 EDV registered?

P357 EDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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