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P686 ONG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,615 mi
Last recorded17,615 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 ONG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 17,615 miles

Rear rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 9 May 2023 17,382 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2022 17,351 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,997 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 16,997 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 16,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 15,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,973 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 6,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,507 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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P686 ONG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P686 ONG, 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 P686 ONG registered?

P686 ONG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P686 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 ONG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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