MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Thames?
Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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388 RAU is a 1962 Ford Thames in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1962 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 388 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 388 RAU registered?
388 RAU is a 1962 Ford Thames, first registered on 23 November 1962.
Is 388 RAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 388 RAU shows 10 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 388 RAU have outstanding finance?
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