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939 XUH

1996 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,520 mi
Last recorded76,520 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

Registration939 XUH
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,520 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,496 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 76,471 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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939 XUH is a 1996 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 939 XUH, 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 30 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 939 XUH registered?

939 XUH is a 1996 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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