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N803 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,917 mi
Last recorded29,917 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,917 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 29,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,931 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,468 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 27,904 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 27,058 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,058 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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N803 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N803 TBC, 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 N803 TBC registered?

N803 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N803 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N803 TBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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