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N248 SUT

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,327 mi
Last recorded24,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 SUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 24,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 23,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 23,145 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 23,145 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 21,940 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 21,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,267 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 21,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,588 miles

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

fork seal condition

headlight glass condition

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,463 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,112 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,014 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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N248 SUT 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 78.6%.

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 N248 SUT, 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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N248 SUT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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