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N946 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,140 mi
Last recorded15,140 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 15,140 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 15,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,962 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded BOTTOM HOSE UNION (3.1.5)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 14,960 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded BOTTOM HOSE UNION (3.1.5)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 14,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,510 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,431 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,177 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 5,177 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,422 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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N946 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N946 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 N946 TBC registered?

N946 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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