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G801 VHY

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,676 mi
Last recorded60,676 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 VHY
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,658 miles

washers week wipers starting to solit.

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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G801 VHY is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G801 VHY, 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 G801 VHY registered?

G801 VHY is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 27 November 1989.

Is G801 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G801 VHY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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