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DMA 277B

1964 Ford Corsair

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1964 Ford Corsair55,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 277B
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

innersills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,340 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 77,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,527 miles

Battery insecure

Different tyre size front to rear

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,527 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Different tyre size front to rear

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,204 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 76,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,400 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 74,132 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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DMA 277B is a 1964 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1964 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,970 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 Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMA 277B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DMA 277B registered?

DMA 277B is a 1964 Ford Corsair, first registered on 22 June 1964.

Is DMA 277B safe to buy?

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