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P497 TGA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,970 mi
Last recorded21,970 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 TGA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,952 miles

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

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

head-lamp, main and dip slightly affected by operation of horn and brake lamp switch.

rear tyre getting squared off .

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,833 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 20,222 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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P497 TGA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P497 TGA, 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 P497 TGA registered?

P497 TGA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P497 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 TGA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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