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KFF 718

1989 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

439 mi
Last recorded439 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 718
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 439 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r + o/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 411 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 293 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 221 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 99,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,860 miles

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

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

all tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 2 Mar 2009 99,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 99,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 99,639 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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KFF 718 is a 1989 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFF 718, 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 37 years old, this Ford Prefect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KFF 718 registered?

KFF 718 is a 1989 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is KFF 718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFF 718 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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