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N32 SAD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,636 mi
Last recorded20,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 SAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 20,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 20,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 20,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 20,456 miles

Brake lever for front brake has little reserve travel All else seems fine,suggest brakes are bled with fresh fluid

Rear tyre has slight perishing of sidewalls Date of manufacture 34/11 so approx 10 years old Over 5 years is generally considered not fit for use Advise strongly rear tyre is changed

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 18,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 17,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 17,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,627 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 10,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 9,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 9,484 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 8,108 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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N32 SAD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N32 SAD, 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 N32 SAD registered?

N32 SAD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N32 SAD safe to buy?

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