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N303 FOT

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,152 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,726 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 36,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 36,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,005 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 35,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,556 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,283 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,276 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,027 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 30,020 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,356 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,349 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,011 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear number plate light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,011 miles

rear number plate light not working

Fail 8 Jun 2009 232,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 232,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,173 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 21,164 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 18,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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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N303 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N303 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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N303 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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