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P390 JTR

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,893 mi
Last recorded17,893 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 JTR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 17,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 17,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 17,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 17,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,366 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,906 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,914 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2010 14,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 14,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2006 12,162 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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P390 JTR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P390 JTR, 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 P390 JTR registered?

P390 JTR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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