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550 KKJ

1978 Ford Consul

Beige Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,417 mi
Last recorded55,417 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration550 KKJ
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 May 2017 55,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,249 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,929 miles

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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550 KKJ is a 1978 Ford Consul in Beige with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 550 KKJ, 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 48 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 550 KKJ registered?

550 KKJ is a 1978 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 October 1978.

Is 550 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 KKJ shows 6 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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