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P939 OUY

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,011 mi
Last recorded25,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 OUY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 25,011 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 25,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 24,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,266 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 24,259 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,178 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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P939 OUY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon 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 P939 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P939 OUY registered?

P939 OUY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P939 OUY 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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