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DCK 86C

1990 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,232 mi
Last recorded38,232 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Thunderbird62,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 86C
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,829 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 24,811 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,081 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 23,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service 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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DCK 86C is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DCK 86C, 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 DCK 86C registered?

DCK 86C is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is DCK 86C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 86C shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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