MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Chain guard missing ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre 18 years old
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre 18 years old
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P39 FJO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P39 FJO, 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 P39 FJO registered?
P39 FJO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 May 1997.
Is P39 FJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P39 FJO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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