1977 Ford Thunderbird 5.8L Petrol · TNT 288R
1977 Ford Thunderbird (5.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1977. Recorded mileage 3,498 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD THUNDERBIRD
- Year / Origin
- 1977
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
TNT 288R Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 3,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TNT 288R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Ford Thunderbird (TNT 288R) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
TNT 288R Mileage History
- 28/06/20232,337 mi
- 12/08/20243,133 mi+796 mi
- 24/07/20253,498 mi+365 mi
- 24/07/20253,498 mi
Average of roughly 560 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (TNT2 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as TNT288R.
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
FIAT
124 SPORT SPIDER
KAWASAKI
KH400
MERCEDES-BENZ
450
AUDI
A3
YAMAHA
XT500
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
TOYOTA
RAV4
TRIUMPH
T140V CHOPPER
UAZ 469B
469B
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.