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DYE 940V

1979 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3427cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,750 mi
Last recorded62,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYE 940V
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,427cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,142 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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DYE 940V is a 1979 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,427cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYE 940V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYE 940V?

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What year was DYE 940V registered?

DYE 940V is a 1979 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is DYE 940V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYE 940V shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYE 940V have outstanding finance?

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