MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P689 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P689 BBC, 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 P689 BBC registered?
P689 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1996.
Is P689 BBC safe to buy?
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