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379 XUR

1957 Ford Thames

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

Registration379 XUR
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal travel

slight play in steering system

some corrosion in places

Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,341 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal travel

slight play in steering system

some corrosion in places

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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379 XUR is a 1957 Ford Thames in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 379 XUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 69 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 379 XUR registered?

379 XUR is a 1957 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is 379 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 379 XUR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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