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N143 RJU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,435 mi
Last recorded18,435 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 18,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 18,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front brake hose stretched with the wheel raised.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 18,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front brake hose stretched with the wheel raised.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 17,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 16,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,915 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 13,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N143 RJU 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 N143 RJU, 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 N143 RJU registered?

N143 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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