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P357 YPM

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,286 mi
Last recorded3,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 YPM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 3,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 2,851 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 2,851 miles

Fuel hose leaking main fuel hose (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from carb (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre old and starting to crack on side wall

only running on two cylinders

rear tyre old and starting to crack on side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 2,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 2,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 2,526 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 YPM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P357 YPM, 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 P357 YPM registered?

P357 YPM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P357 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P357 YPM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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