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N330 JRT

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,390 mi
Last recorded17,390 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 JRT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 17,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 17,356 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,085 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 15,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 14,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 13,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 11,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 10,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,400 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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N330 JRT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N330 JRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N330 JRT registered?

N330 JRT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N330 JRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N330 JRT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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