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590 XUK

1983 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,188 mi
Last recorded20,188 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration590 XUK
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,188 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 20,188 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,036 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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590 XUK is a 1983 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 590 XUK, 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 43 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 590 XUK registered?

590 XUK is a 1983 Ford Consul, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is 590 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 590 XUK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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