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N898 BEG

1996 Ford Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 BEG
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 101,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lights taped up for dip

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 99,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

American style number plates fitted

Evidence of some play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes

Evidence of surface corrosion on brake pipes

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 98,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,447 miles

Rear fog lamps comprised of LED strips, not very bright, adequate for MOT...

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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N898 BEG is a 1996 Ford Thunderbird in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N898 BEG, 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 N898 BEG registered?

N898 BEG is a 1996 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N898 BEG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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