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UKV 296R

1988 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,286 mi
Last recorded41,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Thunderbird78,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKV 296R
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,819 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres treads perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,933 miles

nearside front brake hose condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,261 miles

front shocker bushes condition

rear brake hose condition

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes rusted

rear chassis and rear floor rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

carb condition

narside rear upper arm bushes condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,604 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrossion at offside rear section not in prescribed area

plated reairs at inside of vehicle at both sides front floor sections

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,021 miles

both sides front floor sections holed - not in prescribed area

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Aug 2005 28,601 miles

Advise both rear indicators starting to flash white

Advise park brake just passed

Advise slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Offside Front 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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UKV 296R is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 78,658 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 UKV 296R, 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 38 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UKV 296R registered?

UKV 296R is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is UKV 296R safe to buy?

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