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P843 PGO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,535 mi
Last recorded26,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 PGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 25,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,660 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 25,660 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 20,385 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 20,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,712 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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P843 PGO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 P843 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 P843 PGO registered?

P843 PGO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P843 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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