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HON 384D

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,279 mi
Last recorded1,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 384D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 1,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 89 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 98,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 98,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 98,371 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 98,334 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HON 384D is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HON 384D, 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.

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What year was HON 384D registered?

HON 384D is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is HON 384D safe to buy?

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