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N995 SRY

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,172 mi
Last recorded25,172 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN995 SRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,390 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 23,390 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 22,066 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2015 20,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 20,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,117 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 17,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,368 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 14,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 11,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,527 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,597 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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N995 SRY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N995 SRY, 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 N995 SRY registered?

N995 SRY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N995 SRY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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