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TLA 867

1979 Ford Zephyr

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLA 867
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 5 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 72,193 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Radiator leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,154 miles

slight play in nearside lower swivel

Pass 27 Nov 2006 69,828 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?

Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
brake binding 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 184
parking brake recording little or no effort 159
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 156
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TLA 867 is a 1979 Ford Zephyr in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Zephyr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLA 867, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLA 867 registered?

TLA 867 is a 1979 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is TLA 867 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLA 867 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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