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479 LOP

1964 Ford Corsair

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1964 Ford Corsair55,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration479 LOP
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 52,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 52,460 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,109 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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479 LOP is a 1964 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,970 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 Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 479 LOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 479 LOP registered?

479 LOP is a 1964 Ford Corsair, first registered on 3 March 1964.

Is 479 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 479 LOP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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