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P381 TMV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,167 mi
Last recorded10,167 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 TMV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 10,167 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 10,167 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,350 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 9,349 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 9,279 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,338 miles

1) Front & rear pads low.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,336 miles

1) Front brake pads low.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 7,522 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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P381 TMV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P381 TMV, 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 P381 TMV registered?

P381 TMV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P381 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 TMV shows 16 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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