MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Direction indicators not working all of them (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N303 MGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MGJ, 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 N303 MGJ registered?
N303 MGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1996.
Is N303 MGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N303 MGJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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