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430 PCV

1962 Ford Classic

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,475 mi
Last recorded54,475 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1962 Ford Classic58,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration430 PCV
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2014 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,081 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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430 PCV is a 1962 Ford Classic in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,737 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 430 PCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 430 PCV registered?

430 PCV is a 1962 Ford Classic, first registered on 25 September 1962.

Is 430 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 430 PCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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