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N22 ACC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 ACC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 86,455 miles

rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2025 86,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,069 miles

rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2024 86,017 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,872 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyre cracked on side walls

Fail 28 Jul 2023 85,872 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyre cracked on side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,522 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 85,504 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 85,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 84,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 71,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,026 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,828 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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N22 ACC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N22 ACC, 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 N22 ACC registered?

N22 ACC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N22 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 ACC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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