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USU 216

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 4786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 216
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,786cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,430 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 85,430 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 85,359 miles

advise.front brake pipes corroded battery insecure ns engine steady bar loose slight power steering leak at ram play in rack.indicators slow.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 85,358 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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USU 216 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 4,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USU 216, 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 USU 216?

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What year was USU 216 registered?

USU 216 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 11 July 1989.

Is USU 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 216 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 216 have outstanding finance?

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