1996 Triumph Thunderbird 0.9L Petrol · N303 FOT
1996 Triumph Thunderbird (0.9L, petrol). First registered 04/01/1996. Recorded mileage 37,152 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 885cc
N303 FOT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 37,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N303 FOT Mileage History
- 14/06/200618,844 mi
- 14/06/200618,844 mi
- 26/04/200821,164 mi+2,320 mi
- 06/05/200821,173 mi+9 mi
- 08/06/2009232,145 mi+210,972 mi
- 08/06/2009232,145 mi
- 15/06/201026,011 mi-206,134 mi
- 15/06/201026,011 mi
- 21/07/201128,349 mi+2,338 mi
- 22/07/201128,356 mi+7 mi
- 03/08/201230,020 mi+1,664 mi
- 16/08/201230,027 mi+7 mi
- 02/08/201331,292 mi+1,265 mi
- 02/08/201331,292 mi
- 28/07/201435,276 mi+3,984 mi
- 30/07/201435,283 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/201535,556 mi+273 mi
- 25/06/201835,694 mi+138 mi
- 25/06/201835,694 mi
- 28/06/201936,005 mi+311 mi
- 02/08/202136,104 mi+99 mi
- 02/08/202136,104 mi
- 04/08/202236,726 mi+622 mi
- 23/02/202437,152 mi+426 mi
Average of roughly 1,035 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N303 FOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Triumph Thunderbird (N303 FOT) between June 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)”; “Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))”; “Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)”.
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