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JNP 659C

1997 Ford Thunderbird

Turquoise Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Thunderbird62,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNP 659C
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,120 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,360 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 25,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 20,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,904 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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JNP 659C is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird in Turquoise with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 62,183 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 JNP 659C, 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 29 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JNP 659C registered?

JNP 659C is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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