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N669 HLH

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,881 mi
Last recorded19,881 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN669 HLH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 17,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,619 miles

ADVISE:front brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Jun 2006 16,619 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE:FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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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N669 HLH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N669 HLH, 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 N669 HLH registered?

N669 HLH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N669 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N669 HLH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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