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N131 WFJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,253 mi
Last recorded10,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 WFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2018 10,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 10,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 9,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 9,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,887 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,433 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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N131 WFJ 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 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 N131 WFJ, 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 N131 WFJ registered?

N131 WFJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N131 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 WFJ shows 11 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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