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226 ETU

1987 Ford Consul

Cream Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

Registration226 ETU
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 75,122 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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226 ETU is a 1987 Ford Consul in Cream with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 226 ETU, 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 39 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 226 ETU?

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What year was 226 ETU registered?

226 ETU is a 1987 Ford Consul, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is 226 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 ETU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 226 ETU have outstanding finance?

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