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691 UKT

1961 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,084 mi
Last recorded21,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1961 Ford Consul52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration691 UKT
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,084 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 21,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 20,928 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 20,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,692 miles

all welding repairs covered in sealer so unable to fully assess condition of repairs

offside and nearside suspension component prescribed areas heavily covered in sealer so unable to fully assess these areas

Fail 28 May 2010 20,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,493 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,268 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner wings corroded

rear inner lower panels corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,267 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner wings corroded

rear inner lower panels corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,648 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 19,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,501 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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691 UKT is a 1961 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1961 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 691 UKT, 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 65 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 691 UKT registered?

691 UKT is a 1961 Ford Consul, first registered on 22 June 1961.

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