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EOL 645C

1978 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,904 mi
Last recorded5,904 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 645C
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 5,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 5,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,661 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 5,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 5,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 4,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 4,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 3,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 3,060 miles

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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EOL 645C is a 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EOL 645C, 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 48 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 EOL 645C registered?

EOL 645C is a 1978 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is EOL 645C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOL 645C shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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