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P627 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,071 mi
Last recorded19,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 19,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 18,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 18,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 18,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 18,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 17,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 17,623 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 17,623 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 17,183 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 17,183 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2017 15,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,019 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 13,019 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 11,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2009 11,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2007 10,702 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,610 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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P627 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P627 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 P627 BBC registered?

P627 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P627 BBC safe to buy?

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