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P948 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,868 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 43,868 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,661 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,174 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 43,174 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,443 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,455 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 36,455 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,641 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 34,641 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,796 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,796 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,345 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,204 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 20,204 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 19,708 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 16,293 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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P948 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,326 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P948 GBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P948 GBC registered?

P948 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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