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P779 ANL

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,722 mi
Last recorded42,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 ANL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 42,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,613 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,182 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,169 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,643 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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P779 ANL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P779 ANL, 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 P779 ANL registered?

P779 ANL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P779 ANL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 ANL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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