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TAL 719

1955 Ford Consul

White Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,073 mi
Last recorded33,073 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAL 719
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 32,219 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 32,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,135 miles

corrosion at both rear jacking points.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,331 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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TAL 719 is a 1955 Ford Consul in White with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1955 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 52,874 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 TAL 719, 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 71 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAL 719?

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What year was TAL 719 registered?

TAL 719 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 6 July 1955.

Is TAL 719 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAL 719 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAL 719 have outstanding finance?

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