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N228 WOD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,833 mi
Last recorded7,833 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 WOD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2023 7,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 6,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 3,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 3,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 2,935 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 2,166 miles

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 1,814 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,807 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 1,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 1,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 6 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,250 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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N228 WOD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N228 WOD, 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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N228 WOD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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