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P688 ONG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,927 mi
Last recorded27,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 ONG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 27,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 27,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 26,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,376 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,376 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,090 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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P688 ONG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P688 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 P688 ONG registered?

P688 ONG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 October 1996.

Is P688 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 ONG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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