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SSU 986

1990 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Thunderbird62,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 986
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 26,034 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 24,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 23,451 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,219 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,583 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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SSU 986 is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 62,031 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 SSU 986, 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 36 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 SSU 986 registered?

SSU 986 is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is SSU 986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 986 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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