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N144 RJU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,691 mi
Last recorded9,691 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 9,691 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,559 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,229 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,776 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 7,706 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 7,368 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,955 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 6,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,114 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 6,096 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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N144 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 72.7%.

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 N144 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 N144 RJU registered?

N144 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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