MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,430 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
advise.front brake pipes corroded battery insecure ns engine steady bar loose slight power steering leak at ram play in rack.indicators slow.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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