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P57 OWC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,895 mi
Last recorded21,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 OWC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 21,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,884 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,697 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 18,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,927 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,513 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 13,322 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,322 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,970 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,801 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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P57 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 P57 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 P57 OWC registered?

P57 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P57 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 OWC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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