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201 XUG

1978 Ford Consul

Yellow Petrol 1703cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires15 Jun 2018

Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)

Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,959 mi

Last recorded66,959 miles

Recorded on16 Jun 2017

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Vehicle Details

Registration201 XUG

MakeFord

ModelConsul

Year1978

ColourYellow

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

6 pass

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,959 miles

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,881 miles

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,610 miles

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,115 miles

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,089 miles

Pass 3 May 2007 66,063 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking to exterior walls

slight play both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%

Pass Rate

353

Miles/Year

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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201 XUG is a 1978 Ford Consul in Yellow with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 201 XUG, 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 48 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 201 XUG?

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What year was 201 XUG registered?

201 XUG is a 1978 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is 201 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 201 XUG shows 6 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 201 XUG have outstanding finance?

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