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P852 ACG

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,627 mi
Last recorded3,627 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 ACG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 3,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 3,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 2,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 2,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 1,510 miles

long front brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2009 1,213 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 999 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 999 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,206 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 30,195 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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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P852 ACG is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P852 ACG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P852 ACG registered?

P852 ACG is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P852 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 ACG 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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