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A4 TBD

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,211 mi
Last recorded66,211 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TBD
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 66,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,870 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,870 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,286 miles

new o/s rear calliper fitted with slightly low reading

slight fraying on rear h/brake cable outer

under side and sus/corroded

Fail 22 May 2010 64,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all steel brake pipes some corrosion

battery insecure

under side and front /rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 61,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rusting on all exsposed metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 59,196 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A4 TBD is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 65,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 TBD, 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 37 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 TBD registered?

A4 TBD is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A4 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 TBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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