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N27 BOC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

16,053 mi
Last recorded16,053 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 16,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 15,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 15,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 15,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 15,338 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 14,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 13,989 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 13,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 13,317 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 13,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,582 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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N27 BOC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N27 BOC, 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 N27 BOC registered?

N27 BOC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N27 BOC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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