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N266 FRH

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,418 mi
Last recorded18,418 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 FRH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,560 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 16,560 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,173 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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N266 FRH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N266 FRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N266 FRH registered?

N266 FRH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N266 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 FRH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N266 FRH have outstanding finance?

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