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709 UYV

1951 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,745 mi
Last recorded63,745 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1951 Ford Prefect60,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration709 UYV
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,745 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,715 miles

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

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

n\s\r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 63,309 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,008 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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709 UYV is a 1951 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1951 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,498 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 709 UYV, 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 75 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 709 UYV registered?

709 UYV is a 1951 Ford Prefect, first registered on 30 March 1951.

Is 709 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 709 UYV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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