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EGF 164B

1988 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6024cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Thunderbird78,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 164B
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,024cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,753 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 82,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 77,965 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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EGF 164B is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,024cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 78,658 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 EGF 164B, 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 38 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 EGF 164B?

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What year was EGF 164B registered?

EGF 164B is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is EGF 164B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 164B shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGF 164B have outstanding finance?

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