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J80 SJC

1995 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Thunderbird80,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SJC
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 71,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,076 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,450 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 66,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,156 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,616 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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J80 SJC is a 1995 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 80,000 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 J80 SJC, 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 31 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J80 SJC registered?

J80 SJC is a 1995 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J80 SJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 SJC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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