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142 XUN

1981 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,380 mi
Last recorded23,380 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Consul52,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 XUN
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 21,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,826 miles

underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 53,826 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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142 XUN is a 1981 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 52,606 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 Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 142 XUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 142 XUN registered?

142 XUN is a 1981 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is 142 XUN safe to buy?

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