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N959 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,308 mi
Last recorded27,308 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,829 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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N959 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N959 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 N959 TBC registered?

N959 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N959 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N959 TBC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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