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BDX 176B

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,397 mi
Last recorded33,397 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 176B
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,400cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,526 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,177 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2006 32,142 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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BDX 176B is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BDX 176B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDX 176B registered?

BDX 176B is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is BDX 176B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDX 176B shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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