MOT Status
ValidMileage
26,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
nail in rear tyre
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P968 PFB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 P968 PFB, 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 P968 PFB registered?
P968 PFB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 October 1996.
Is P968 PFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P968 PFB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P968 PFB have outstanding finance?
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