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P58 WJO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,055 mi
Last recorded13,055 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 WJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 13,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 12,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 12,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 11,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 11,351 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2021 11,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 10,758 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 9,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 9,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 7,949 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 7,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 6,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 3,955 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 3,955 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 7,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,344 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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P58 WJO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P58 WJO, 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 P58 WJO registered?

P58 WJO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P58 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 WJO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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