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N36 OGJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,334 mi
Last recorded13,334 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 OGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2012 13,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 12,711 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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N36 OGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N36 OGJ, 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 N36 OGJ registered?

N36 OGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N36 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 OGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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