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P604 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,345 mi
Last recorded17,345 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 17,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 17,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 16,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 16,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 16,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 16,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 15,348 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 15,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,472 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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P604 BBC 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 90.5%.

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 P604 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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P604 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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