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P457 RHV

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,614 mi
Last recorded19,614 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 RHV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 19,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,434 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 19,321 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight cracking to side walls on front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,321 miles

slight cracking to side walls on front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,303 miles

slight cracking round side wall on front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,298 miles

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

slight cracking round side wall on front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,042 miles

Slightly stiff set up on rear suspension.

Pass 13 May 2011 18,811 miles

Rear shox set up slightly stiff.

Fail 6 May 2011 18,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shox set up slightly stiff.

Pass 27 May 2010 18,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 16,896 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 9,287 miles

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

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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P457 RHV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P457 RHV, 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 P457 RHV registered?

P457 RHV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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