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P601 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,114 mi
Last recorded22,114 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 22,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 21,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 21,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,292 miles

right hand indicator tell tale lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,803 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,433 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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P601 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 P601 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 P601 BBC registered?

P601 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P601 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 BBC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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