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KVS 308

1961 Ford Consul

Grey Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Ford Consul52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 308
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,106 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 47,106 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2015 47,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 47,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012

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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KVS 308 is a 1961 Ford Consul in Grey with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 KVS 308, 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 65 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVS 308?

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What year was KVS 308 registered?

KVS 308 is a 1961 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 September 1961.

Is KVS 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVS 308 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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