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N236 HUB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,029 mi
Last recorded22,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 HUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 22,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 21,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,004 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 18,110 miles

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 16,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,812 miles

Rear rear tyre is 11 years old

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 15,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,333 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 15,333 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,949 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 14,949 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2005 13,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N236 HUB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N236 HUB, 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 N236 HUB registered?

N236 HUB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N236 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 HUB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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