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N934 ARB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,290 mi
Last recorded7,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN934 ARB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 7,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 7,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 7,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 6,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 6,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,182 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 6,182 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,926 miles

Offside side panel insecure.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 5,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Offside side panel insecure.

Pass 20 May 2011 5,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 5,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 2,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 1,334 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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N934 ARB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N934 ARB, 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 N934 ARB registered?

N934 ARB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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