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VBY 849L

1973 Ford Thunderbird

Brown Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,248 mi
Last recorded91,248 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 849L
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,248 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 91,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VBY 849L is a 1973 Ford Thunderbird in Brown with a 7,200cc 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 VBY 849L, 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 53 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 VBY 849L registered?

VBY 849L is a 1973 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VBY 849L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 849L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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