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OLW 893P

1997 Ford Falcon

Yellow Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,801 mi
Last recorded224,801 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Falcon137,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 893P
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2018 224,801 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 222,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 220,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 217,995 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 217,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 217,254 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 214,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 211,109 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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OLW 893P is a 1997 Ford Falcon in Yellow with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 137,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLW 893P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLW 893P?

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What year was OLW 893P registered?

OLW 893P is a 1997 Ford Falcon, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is OLW 893P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 893P shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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