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N373 MTC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,101 mi
Last recorded21,101 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 MTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 21,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 19,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 19,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 18,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 17,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 16,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 15,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,809 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 9,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 9,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,255 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,882 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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N373 MTC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green 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 N373 MTC, 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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N373 MTC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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