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RBY 743

1982 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,501 mi
Last recorded79,501 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 743
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,501 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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RBY 743 is a 1982 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RBY 743, 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 44 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RBY 743 registered?

RBY 743 is a 1982 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is RBY 743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 743 shows 1 test 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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