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P612 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,790 mi
Last recorded19,790 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 19,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 17,580 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 8,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 7,504 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 7,141 miles

1) Both front and rear tyres near to legal limit. †2) No.plate light not working.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 6,692 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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P612 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P612 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 P612 BBC registered?

P612 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P612 BBC safe to buy?

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