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P478 FPM

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,508 mi
Last recorded5,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 FPM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 5,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 5,502 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 5,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 5,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 5,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 4,659 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 4,332 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 4,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 960 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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P478 FPM is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P478 FPM, 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 P478 FPM registered?

P478 FPM is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P478 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 FPM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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