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OSU 748

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Pink Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,432 mi
Last recorded24,432 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 748
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,221 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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OSU 748 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Pink with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OSU 748, 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

How do I check the history of OSU 748?

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What year was OSU 748 registered?

OSU 748 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is OSU 748 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 748 shows 6 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 OSU 748 have outstanding finance?

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