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N868 PWO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 PWO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 32,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 32,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Cracking of tyre, within tolerance

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,759 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,759 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 30,641 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,450 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,148 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,823 miles

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

Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 27,823 miles

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

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 24,359 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,839 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,995 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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N868 PWO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N868 PWO, 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 N868 PWO registered?

N868 PWO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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