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P457 XTA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,236 mi
Last recorded37,236 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 XTA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,236 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,744 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 36,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 34,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,414 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,018 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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P457 XTA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

P457 XTA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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