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N321 CAV

1996 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,841 mi
Last recorded111,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 CAV
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 111,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 111,789 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both n/s and o/s/f coil springs in stages of corrosion

slight free play in steering rack

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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N321 CAV is a 1996 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N321 CAV, 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 N321 CAV registered?

N321 CAV is a 1996 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N321 CAV safe to buy?

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