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P984 CAY

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,851 mi
Last recorded10,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 CAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 1,061 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 1,061 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 2 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 18,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 17,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 14,068 miles

Number plate illumination light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,898 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 11,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 9,871 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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P984 CAY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P984 CAY, 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 P984 CAY registered?

P984 CAY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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