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P967 MLP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,191 mi
Last recorded38,191 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP967 MLP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,088 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 36,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,930 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 31,925 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,508 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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P967 MLP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P967 MLP, 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 P967 MLP registered?

P967 MLP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P967 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P967 MLP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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