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8700 VP

1960 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1702cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,779 mi
Last recorded3,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1960 Ford Consul51,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8700 VP
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,702cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 3,779 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 3,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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8700 VP is a 1960 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,702cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8700 VP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 66 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8700 VP registered?

8700 VP is a 1960 Ford Consul, first registered on 10 June 1960.

Is 8700 VP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8700 VP 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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