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P843 UGK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,972 mi
Last recorded42,972 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 UGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,633 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 38,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,568 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,004 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,723 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,410 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 UGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P843 UGK, 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 P843 UGK registered?

P843 UGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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