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When is the MOT due for P596 BBC?

The MOT for P596 BBC is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P596 BBC?

The recorded mileage for P596 BBC is 17,703 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P596 BBC ULEZ compliant?

No, P596 BBC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 Triumph Thunderbird 0.9L Petrol · P596 BBC

P596 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 17,703 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.

Make & Model: TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 27/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 17,703 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 17,703 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 885cc

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P596 BBC Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
17,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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P596 BBC Mileage History

08/06/200615,609 mi
08/06/200615,609 mi
07/05/200816,654 mi+1,045 mi
13/05/200816,665 mi+11 mi
12/05/200917,217 mi+552 mi
21/06/201017,619 mi+402 mi
21/06/201017,619 mi
06/06/201217,641 mi+22 mi
06/06/201217,641 mi
25/06/202017,663 mi+22 mi
08/07/202017,663 mi
29/07/202317,670 mi+7 mi
26/07/202417,681 mi+11 mi
25/07/202517,692 mi+11 mi
24/07/202617,703 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 104 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

P596 BBC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 12:50

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Triumph Thunderbird (P596 BBC) between June 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high (1.6)”.

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