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N456 FVX

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,393 mi
Last recorded15,393 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 FVX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 15,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,680 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2012 11,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 May 2012 11,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2011 9,512 miles

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 7,726 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 7,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,809 miles

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

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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N456 FVX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N456 FVX, 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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N456 FVX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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