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P596 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,692 mi
Last recorded17,692 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 17,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 17,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 17,670 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,663 miles

Choke cable routed badly

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyres Are Old Recommend being replace

Fail 25 Jun 2020 17,663 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Choke cable routed badly

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyres Are Old Recommend being replace

Fail 6 Jun 2012 17,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,641 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 17,619 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,665 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 16,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 15,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,609 miles

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

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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P596 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P596 BBC, 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 P596 BBC registered?

P596 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P596 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 BBC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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