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258 YUY

1984 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Consul60,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration258 YUY
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 68,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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258 YUY is a 1984 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 258 YUY, 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 42 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 258 YUY?

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What year was 258 YUY registered?

258 YUY is a 1984 Ford Consul, first registered on 23 August 1984.

Is 258 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 258 YUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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