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RWK 815

1979 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,628 mi
Last recorded12,628 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWK 815
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 12,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,607 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 9,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 85,322 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside rear leveling valve is leaking slightly

Advise slight exhaust blow coming from front pipe

Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings!

Pass 19 May 2009 70,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2009 70,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 6,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,849 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 5,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,556 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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RWK 815 is a 1979 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWK 815, 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 47 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 RWK 815?

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What year was RWK 815 registered?

RWK 815 is a 1979 Ford Consul, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is RWK 815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWK 815 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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