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USJ 617

1980 Ford Prefect

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,486 mi
Last recorded5,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSJ 617
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,486 miles

V8 custom car - exhaust noise , idle ok. size of front number plate.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,131 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 4,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of metal brake pipe from master cyl

Pass 15 Mar 2010 2,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2010 2,967 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 1,384 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 1,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 1,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 1,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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USJ 617 is a 1980 Ford Prefect in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USJ 617, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USJ 617 registered?

USJ 617 is a 1980 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is USJ 617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USJ 617 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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