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P608 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,041 mi
Last recorded15,041 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 15,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 14,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,101 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 14,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,593 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,304 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,304 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 8,359 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 6,938 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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P608 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P608 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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P608 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P608 BBC safe to buy?

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