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ABW 118D

1997 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,611 mi
Last recorded56,611 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Thunderbird62,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 118D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,611 miles

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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ABW 118D is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 62,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 118D, 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 29 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 118D registered?

ABW 118D is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is ABW 118D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 118D shows 1 test 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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