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N526 LTL

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,096 mi
Last recorded16,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 LTL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 16,096 miles

centre stand starting to corrode

Fail 24 Sep 2025 16,082 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre stand starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2024 15,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 15,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 15,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 15,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 15,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2007 14,433 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,147 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 14,147 miles

Lower Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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N526 LTL is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N526 LTL, 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 N526 LTL registered?

N526 LTL is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N526 LTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 LTL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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