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N862 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,168 mi
Last recorded11,168 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 10,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 9,241 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 9,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

number plate lamp defective

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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N862 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N862 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 N862 TBC registered?

N862 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N862 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 TBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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