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P634 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

5,991 mi
Last recorded5,991 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 5,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 5,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 5,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 5,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 5,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 5,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 5,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 5,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 4,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 4,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 4,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 4,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 4,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 3,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,289 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 3,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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P634 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P634 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 P634 BBC registered?

P634 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P634 BBC safe to buy?

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