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P704 PLO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,879 mi
Last recorded21,879 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 PLO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 21,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 21,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,691 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,281 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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P704 PLO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P704 PLO, 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 P704 PLO registered?

P704 PLO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P704 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 PLO shows 14 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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