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TLB 927W

1980 Ford Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,454 mi
Last recorded73,454 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLB 927W
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,454 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump slight noise

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering pump slight noise

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main & nearside & offside front & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

power steering pump noise

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,209 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & offside front & rear & main brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

power steering pump noise

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,862 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside & offside main & front & rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

power steering pump noise

Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner steering joint

all steel brake pipes slight corroision

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

steering pump slight noise

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 70,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play & noise

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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TLB 927W is a 1980 Ford Thunderbird in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TLB 927W, 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 46 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 TLB 927W registered?

TLB 927W is a 1980 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is TLB 927W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLB 927W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLB 927W have outstanding finance?

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