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P49 NVG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,685 mi
Last recorded5,685 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 NVG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 5,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 5,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 4,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 4,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 3,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 3,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 3,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 2,838 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 2,838 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 2,652 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 1,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,278 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,216 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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P49 NVG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P49 NVG, 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 P49 NVG registered?

P49 NVG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P49 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 NVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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