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P646 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

888 mi
Last recorded888 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 888 miles

cant see rear brake fluid level

front and rear tyres perrished in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2026 888 miles

Brake disc contaminated grease on one side ,cleaned on test, not brake fluid. (1.1.14 (b))

Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

cant see rear brake fluid level

front and rear tyres perrished in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2025 794 miles

slight perish in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 771 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

possible front brake master cylinder leak ? fluid level ok and no sign of creeping ?

rear tyre starting to crack

throttle stiff

Fail 30 Jul 2015 771 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

front tyre starting to crack

possible front brake master cylinder leak ? fluid level ok and no sign of creeping ?

rear tyre starting to crack

throttle stiff

Pass 29 Nov 2013 754 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 703 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

throttle stiff

Fail 11 Dec 2012 703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

throttle stiff

Pass 25 Nov 2011 667 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

carb inlet rubbers split

front tyre cracking slightly side wall

throttle stiff but works correctly

Fail 25 Nov 2011 667 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

carb inlet rubbers split

front tyre cracking slightly side wall

throttle stiff but works correctly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 638 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 201 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P646 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P646 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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P646 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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