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PRX 838B

1964 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 6400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,129 mi
Last recorded18,129 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1964 Ford Thunderbird50,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 838B
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 17,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 16,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 16,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 16,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 15,944 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 15,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,592 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear outer half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,832 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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PRX 838B is a 1964 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 6,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1964 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 50,399 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 PRX 838B, 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 62 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PRX 838B?

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What year was PRX 838B registered?

PRX 838B is a 1964 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is PRX 838B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRX 838B shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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