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P858 EOA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,973 mi
Last recorded33,973 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 EOA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,587 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 5 bars fluctuation seen during brake test. (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 28,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,017 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,354 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 27,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Some chain wear evident

Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,788 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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P858 EOA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P858 EOA, 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 P858 EOA registered?

P858 EOA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P858 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 EOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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