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P842 PGO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,498 mi
Last recorded25,498 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 PGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 25,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 25,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 23,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,182 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 22,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 21,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 20,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 20,302 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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P842 PGO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P842 PGO, 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 P842 PGO registered?

P842 PGO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P842 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 PGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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