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HPD 494V

1980 Ford Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 5738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,639 mi
Last recorded82,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 494V
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,738cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,639 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 82,631 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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HPD 494V is a 1980 Ford Thunderbird in Silver with a 5,738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HPD 494V, 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 46 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 HPD 494V registered?

HPD 494V is a 1980 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is HPD 494V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPD 494V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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