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N860 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,613 mi
Last recorded11,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 11,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 11,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 11,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 11,201 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,125 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 11,125 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 11,046 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 11,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,992 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,869 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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N860 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N860 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 N860 TBC registered?

N860 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N860 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 TBC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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