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538 GCV

1991 Ford Zephyr

Black Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration538 GCV
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,616 miles

play in steering box

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,281 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 75,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 75,773 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?

Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
brake binding 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 184
parking brake recording little or no effort 159
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 156
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538 GCV is a 1991 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Ford Zephyr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 538 GCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Zephyr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 538 GCV?

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What year was 538 GCV registered?

538 GCV is a 1991 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is 538 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 538 GCV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 538 GCV have outstanding finance?

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