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HVK 313C

1965 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,150 mi
Last recorded43,150 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1965 Ford Thunderbird49,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 313C
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,150 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 42,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,610 miles

boot does not open fully

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s front tyre worn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 42,602 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyre treads are perished

Boot does not open fully

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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HVK 313C is a 1965 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 49,670 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 HVK 313C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVK 313C registered?

HVK 313C is a 1965 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1965.

Is HVK 313C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVK 313C shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVK 313C have outstanding finance?

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