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982 XUE

1961 Ford Falcon

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,583 mi
Last recorded8,583 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration982 XUE
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 8,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 8,583 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 5,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 4,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 1,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 8,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 99,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 98,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 96,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 95,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 92,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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982 XUE is a 1961 Ford Falcon in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 982 XUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 982 XUE registered?

982 XUE is a 1961 Ford Falcon, first registered on 3 March 1961.

Is 982 XUE safe to buy?

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