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RFD 948M

1974 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Consul64,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFD 948M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,231 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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RFD 948M is a 1974 Ford Consul in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFD 948M, 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

How do I check the history of RFD 948M?

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What year was RFD 948M registered?

RFD 948M is a 1974 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RFD 948M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFD 948M shows 4 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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