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732 UYP

1978 Ford Prefect

Maroon Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

517 mi
Last recorded517 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

Registration732 UYP
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,391 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,391 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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732 UYP is a 1978 Ford Prefect in Maroon with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 732 UYP, 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 48 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 732 UYP registered?

732 UYP is a 1978 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is 732 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 732 UYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 732 UYP have outstanding finance?

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