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P847 PGO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,351 mi
Last recorded39,351 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 PGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 37,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,415 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,176 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,369 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear brake line, rose joint slightly corrded.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,891 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,849 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 24,849 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 23,702 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,439 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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P847 PGO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P847 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 P847 PGO registered?

P847 PGO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P847 PGO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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