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CME 9A

1963 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 4785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,809 mi
Last recorded38,809 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCME 9A
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,785cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 38,809 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 38,808 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,719 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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CME 9A is a 1963 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 4,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CME 9A, 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 63 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CME 9A registered?

CME 9A is a 1963 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 25 June 1963.

Is CME 9A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CME 9A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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