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GNB 879D

1990 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,147 mi
Last recorded24,147 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Thunderbird62,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNB 879D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2021 24,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,748 miles

slight play in n.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 23,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GNB 879D is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNB 879D, 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 GNB 879D registered?

GNB 879D is a 1990 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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