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OTP 828M

1974 Ford Consul

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,894 mi
Last recorded35,894 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Consul64,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTP 828M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 35,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 35,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 64,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 64,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,803 miles

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED. BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

COOLANT FAN INOP.

COOLANT LEAK.

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED. BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED.

TEMP GAUGE NOT WORKING

Pass 10 May 2014 62,678 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES GRABBING SLIGHTLY

BOTH RESAR TYRES PERISHED SLIGHTLY

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 60,090 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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OTP 828M is a 1974 Ford Consul in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 64,624 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 OTP 828M, 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 52 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 OTP 828M registered?

OTP 828M is a 1974 Ford Consul, first registered on 22 May 1974.

Is OTP 828M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTP 828M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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