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PJT 608J

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,384 mi
Last recorded13,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 608J
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 13,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 13,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 12,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 12,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 4,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,048 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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PJT 608J is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJT 608J, 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 PJT 608J registered?

PJT 608J is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is PJT 608J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJT 608J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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