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N242 GHG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,057 mi
Last recorded16,057 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 GHG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2017 16,057 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn caliper tie bar (3.2.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,921 miles

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

small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight cut in rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,041 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,558 miles

horn tone poor

parking light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,853 miles

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

side light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,887 miles

slight perishing in front tyre side wall.

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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N242 GHG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N242 GHG, 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 N242 GHG registered?

N242 GHG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N242 GHG safe to buy?

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