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P48 OWC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,193 mi
Last recorded21,193 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 OWC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,943 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,869 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,128 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 20,057 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

rear grab rail loose

Pass 22 Jul 2006 19,780 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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P48 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P48 OWC, 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 P48 OWC registered?

P48 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P48 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 OWC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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