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GSU 893

1988 Ford Thunderbird

Beige Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,835 mi
Last recorded84,835 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Thunderbird78,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 893
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,835 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,019 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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GSU 893 is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird in Beige with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GSU 893, 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 GSU 893?

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What year was GSU 893 registered?

GSU 893 is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is GSU 893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 893 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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