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549 VPL

1961 Ford Classic

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,904 mi
Last recorded42,904 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1961 Ford Classic47,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration549 VPL
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,728 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,563 miles

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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549 VPL is a 1961 Ford Classic in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 549 VPL, 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 65 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 549 VPL registered?

549 VPL is a 1961 Ford Classic, first registered on 18 October 1961.

Is 549 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 549 VPL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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