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898 LOO

1981 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,358 mi
Last recorded2,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Consul52,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 LOO
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 2,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 2,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 2,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 2,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 2,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 2,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 1,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 1,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 1,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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898 LOO is a 1981 Ford Consul in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 52,606 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 898 LOO, 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 45 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 898 LOO registered?

898 LOO is a 1981 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is 898 LOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 898 LOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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