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KVL 400P

1975 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Consul38,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 400P
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,747 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,608 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 65,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,626 miles

Oil leak

front valance corroded

n/s/f inner wing / footwell corroded

oil leak from diff

Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,626 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front valance corroded

n/s/f inner wing / footwell corroded

oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,551 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 62,251 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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KVL 400P is a 1975 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 38,500 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 Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVL 400P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 51 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KVL 400P registered?

KVL 400P is a 1975 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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