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N303 MGJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 MGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2016 38,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 38,718 miles

Direction indicators not working all of them (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 38,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 37,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,179 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,923 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,892 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2009 31,141 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,141 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,910 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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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.

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