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N930 VAV

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,016 mi
Last recorded14,016 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN930 VAV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 14,016 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 13,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 13,617 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 13,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,924 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 11,764 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2011 11,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,326 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,252 miles

Front brake operation slightly spongy

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,444 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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N930 VAV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 N930 VAV, 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 N930 VAV registered?

N930 VAV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N930 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N930 VAV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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