MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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N879 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 N879 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 N879 TBC registered?
N879 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 July 1996.
Is N879 TBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N879 TBC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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