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P717 NNK

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 NNK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,204 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 45,204 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake switch not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced two bulbs on rear light only one working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,158 miles

temp repair on nearside front indicator lens

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,846 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,791 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,396 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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P717 NNK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P717 NNK, 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 P717 NNK registered?

P717 NNK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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