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AVG 786S

1977 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,961 mi
Last recorded36,961 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 786S
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,961 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 36,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.33% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1430ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating covered by headlamp cover (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows red light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating covered by headlamp cover (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows red light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 34,460 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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AVG 786S is a 1977 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AVG 786S, 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 49 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 AVG 786S registered?

AVG 786S is a 1977 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is AVG 786S safe to buy?

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