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VGH 985M

1974 Ford Consul

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,335 mi
Last recorded80,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Consul64,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 985M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill front to back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill front to back (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,407 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,496 miles

Vehicle has been welded and protected/undersealed

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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VGH 985M is a 1974 Ford Consul in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGH 985M, 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 VGH 985M?

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What year was VGH 985M registered?

VGH 985M is a 1974 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VGH 985M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGH 985M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGH 985M have outstanding finance?

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