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N275 DNV

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,394 mi
Last recorded22,394 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 DNV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,908 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,238 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,238 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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N275 DNV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N275 DNV, 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 N275 DNV registered?

N275 DNV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N275 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 DNV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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