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P988 GBC

1997 Triumph S

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,785 mi
Last recorded51,785 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,465 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 51,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 50,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,781 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 48,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 47,816 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 47,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,528 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,518 miles

Offside Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 23,090 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph S?

Based on 34,257 MOT tests across 4,852 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
4,852
On UK Roads
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P988 GBC is a 1997 Triumph S in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The Triumph S typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P988 GBC registered?

P988 GBC is a 1997 Triumph S, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P988 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 GBC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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