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MSU 946

1989 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 6400cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

41,410 mi
Last recorded41,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 946
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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MSU 946 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 6,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSU 946, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSU 946 registered?

MSU 946 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is MSU 946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 946 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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