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P43 ONH

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

19,544 mi
Last recorded19,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 ONH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 19,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 18,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 16,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,924 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 16,924 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2019 16,751 miles

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

Rear Tyre distorted

Pass 4 May 2018 16,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 16,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,523 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 15,523 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 14,616 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,880 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 12,872 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 6,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 6,495 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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P43 ONH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P43 ONH, 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

How do I check the history of P43 ONH?

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What year was P43 ONH registered?

P43 ONH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P43 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 ONH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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