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LVB 278D

1966 Ford Corsair

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,148 mi
Last recorded4,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1966 Ford Corsair60,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVB 278D
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 4,148 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 4,144 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 3,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 3,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 2,306 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 2,306 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 99,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s lagging behind (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,521 miles

oil leaking from n/s/r back plate area

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,757 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,018 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 93,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,351 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 91,095 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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LVB 278D is a 1966 Ford Corsair in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,436 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 Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVB 278D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 60 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVB 278D registered?

LVB 278D is a 1966 Ford Corsair, first registered on 10 May 1966.

Is LVB 278D safe to buy?

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