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N208 HSF

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,645 mi
Last recorded16,645 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 HSF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 16,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 16,565 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 16,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 16,403 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 16,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ONE TAIL LIGHT IS BLOWN

Pass 1 Dec 2017 16,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 16,291 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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N208 HSF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N208 HSF, 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

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What year was N208 HSF registered?

N208 HSF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N208 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 HSF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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