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NBV 402T

1978 Ford Thunderbird

Brown Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBV 402T
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,042 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,952 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2008 65,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 65,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 60,553 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,800 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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NBV 402T is a 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Brown with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NBV 402T, 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 NBV 402T registered?

NBV 402T is a 1978 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 5 October 1978.

Is NBV 402T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBV 402T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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