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P43 CPR

1997 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Thunderbird62,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 CPR
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering system noisy

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,713 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering system noisy

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,474 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 45,427 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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P43 CPR is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P43 CPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P43 CPR registered?

P43 CPR is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P43 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 CPR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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