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RVS 236

1956 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,841 mi
Last recorded4,841 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVS 236
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 4,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 4,381 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 3,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 3,574 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,913 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 2,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front brake effort

Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front brake effort

Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 2,267 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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RVS 236 is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVS 236, 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 70 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVS 236 registered?

RVS 236 is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is RVS 236 safe to buy?

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