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HBB 316

1939 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1140cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,829 mi
Last recorded67,829 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBB 316
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1939
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,140cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 67,829 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 67,829 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 67,518 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 67,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 65,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,355 miles

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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HBB 316 is a 1939 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,140cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBB 316, 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 87 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBB 316 registered?

HBB 316 is a 1939 Ford Prefect, first registered on 14 March 1939.

Is HBB 316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBB 316 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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