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OGU 56D

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,294 mi
Last recorded44,294 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 56D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,293 miles

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

Offside rear exhaust pipe has a slight blow

Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,922 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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OGU 56D is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Yellow with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGU 56D, 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 OGU 56D registered?

OGU 56D is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 11 July 1989.

Is OGU 56D safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGU 56D shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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