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N116 LWX

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,984 mi
Last recorded34,984 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 LWX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,984 miles

Front tyre is perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,859 miles

Front tyre is perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2021 34,859 miles

Front tyre is perishing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,357 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 34,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,976 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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N116 LWX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N116 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N116 LWX?

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What year was N116 LWX registered?

N116 LWX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N116 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 LWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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