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P165 EDA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,164 mi
Last recorded25,164 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 EDA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 21,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,705 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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P165 EDA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P165 EDA, 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 P165 EDA registered?

P165 EDA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P165 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 EDA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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