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N448 LEX

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,531 mi
Last recorded28,531 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 LEX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 28,531 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 26,883 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,732 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 22,378 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,287 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,842 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 19,842 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 19,105 miles

advise rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 8,286 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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N448 LEX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N448 LEX, 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 N448 LEX registered?

N448 LEX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N448 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N448 LEX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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