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N940 ARB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,990 mi
Last recorded16,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 ARB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,910 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 16,910 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Forks & Yokes (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 16,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 16,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,357 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 13,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,466 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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N940 ARB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 N940 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 N940 ARB registered?

N940 ARB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N940 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 ARB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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