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DBV 148B

1990 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Thunderbird62,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 148B
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,834 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 96,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,040 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,040 miles

Offside Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,903 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,679 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 90,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DBV 148B is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 62,031 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DBV 148B, 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 36 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 DBV 148B registered?

DBV 148B is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is DBV 148B safe to buy?

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