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N299 FOT

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,970 mi
Last recorded10,970 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 10,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 10,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 10,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 9,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,619 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 8,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,074 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 6,977 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,004 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 6,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,891 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 4,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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N299 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N299 FOT, 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 N299 FOT registered?

N299 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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