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P610 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,867 mi
Last recorded33,867 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 33,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 31,959 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 31,959 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,780 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 30,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 28,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 26,804 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,407 miles

front brake pads low

no front position light

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,761 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 14,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,207 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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P610 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P610 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 P610 BBC registered?

P610 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P610 BBC safe to buy?

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