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L141 PTV

1993 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,670 mi
Last recorded216,670 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Thunderbird116,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 PTV
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 216,670 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 216,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 187,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 160,193 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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L141 PTV is a 1993 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 116,949 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 L141 PTV, 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 33 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L141 PTV registered?

L141 PTV is a 1993 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L141 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L141 PTV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L141 PTV have outstanding finance?

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