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PBL 397F

1968 Ford Anglia

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,412 mi
Last recorded32,412 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1968 Ford Anglia61,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBL 397F
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,412 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 32,412 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,156 miles

Offside front droparm has slight play.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,860 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 31,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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PBL 397F is a 1968 Ford Anglia in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 61,829 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 Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBL 397F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 58 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PBL 397F registered?

PBL 397F is a 1968 Ford Anglia, first registered on 6 February 1968.

Is PBL 397F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBL 397F shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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