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174 DRT

1991 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,870 mi
Last recorded15,870 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration174 DRT
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2018 15,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,865 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,851 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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174 DRT is a 1991 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 174 DRT, 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 35 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 174 DRT registered?

174 DRT is a 1991 Ford Consul, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is 174 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 174 DRT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 174 DRT have outstanding finance?

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