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A480 YCY

1984 Ford Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,375 mi
Last recorded36,375 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 YCY
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,375 miles

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH HOLED IN FIBRE GLASS

Fail 16 Sep 2022 36,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH HOLED IN FIBRE GLASS

How Reliable is the Ford Thunderbird?

Based on 3,444 MOT tests across 538 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
Stop lamp not working 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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A480 YCY is a 1984 Ford Thunderbird in Yellow with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Thunderbird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A480 YCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A480 YCY registered?

A480 YCY is a 1984 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A480 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 YCY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A480 YCY have outstanding finance?

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