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EBY 230B

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 230B
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,391cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 65,017 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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EBY 230B is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBY 230B, 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

How do I check the history of EBY 230B?

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What year was EBY 230B registered?

EBY 230B is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 27 July 1989.

Is EBY 230B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBY 230B shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBY 230B have outstanding finance?

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