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N342 GLO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,787 mi
Last recorded12,787 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 GLO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,787 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy no markings found (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 11,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 9,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,535 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 7,535 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 5,130 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 5,130 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 2,682 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 2,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 2,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 2,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 2,109 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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N342 GLO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N342 GLO, 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 N342 GLO registered?

N342 GLO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N342 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N342 GLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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