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722 XUE

1978 Ford Prefect

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,329 mi
Last recorded40,329 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration722 XUE
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,267 miles

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

o/s sill rusty

underside heavily greased

Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,267 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s sill rusty

underside heavily greased

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,488 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 37,145 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 37,145 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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722 XUE is a 1978 Ford Prefect in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 722 XUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 722 XUE registered?

722 XUE is a 1978 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is 722 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 722 XUE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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