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OO 8988

1962 Ford Consul

White Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,437 mi
Last recorded4,437 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Consul50,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 8988
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 4,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 4,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 3,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 3,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 3,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 3,521 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 3,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 3,012 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 3,012 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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OO 8988 is a 1962 Ford Consul in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1962 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 50,350 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 OO 8988, 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 64 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO 8988 registered?

OO 8988 is a 1962 Ford Consul, first registered on 19 February 1962.

Is OO 8988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 8988 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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