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LSU 557

1988 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 5116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Thunderbird78,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 557
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,116cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,182 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Centre floor section on both sides of car has been repaired from inside Unable to examine thoughrally due to carpet

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 89,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,324 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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LSU 557 is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 5,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LSU 557, 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 LSU 557?

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What year was LSU 557 registered?

LSU 557 is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is LSU 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 557 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LSU 557 have outstanding finance?

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