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56,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake caliper leaking rear banjo is loose causing it to leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls font brake lever does not operate the brake lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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N787 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 N787 TBC, 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 N787 TBC registered?
N787 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1996.
Is N787 TBC safe to buy?
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