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5935 VW

1960 Ford Prefect

Maroon Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1960 Ford Prefect61,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5935 VW
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,693 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms inner and outer mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside inner sills along full length corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,693 miles

offside and nearside front sway bar front mounting bushes cracked and perished

offside and nearside front track control arm bushes perished and cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,693 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,934 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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5935 VW is a 1960 Ford Prefect in Maroon with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1960 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 61,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5935 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 66 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5935 VW registered?

5935 VW is a 1960 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 June 1960.

Is 5935 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5935 VW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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