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HEL 838D

1966 Ford Anglia

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1966 Ford Anglia55,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 838D
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 48,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped On axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,260 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,150 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,149 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,774 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 79,638 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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HEL 838D is a 1966 Ford Anglia in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1966 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 55,696 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 Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEL 838D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 60 years old, this Ford Anglia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEL 838D registered?

HEL 838D is a 1966 Ford Anglia, first registered on 22 August 1966.

Is HEL 838D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEL 838D shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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