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OLP 862L

1972 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,244 mi
Last recorded16,244 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Consul49,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLP 862L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 16,244 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 16,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,170 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear fuel hoses slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 15,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear fuel hoses slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 15,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,286 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,104 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 13,455 miles

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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OLP 862L is a 1972 Ford Consul in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLP 862L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLP 862L registered?

OLP 862L is a 1972 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is OLP 862L safe to buy?

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