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T296 PGA

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,689 mi
Last recorded35,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 PGA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 35,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 35,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 34,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 33,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,709 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 32,709 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,241 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 29,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,666 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 28,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,097 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,922 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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T296 PGA is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T296 PGA, 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 27 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 T296 PGA registered?

T296 PGA is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T296 PGA safe to buy?

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