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1984 Ford Prefect

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,906 mi
Last recorded22,906 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration775 XUS
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake holding on slightly

parking brake mount to rear axle weak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,881 miles

both sides front track control arm bushes deteriorating

both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Jun 2010 22,876 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 May 2010 22,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

accelerator sticking slightly

both sides front track control arm inner and outer bushes deteriorating

both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriot rating

o/s floor/sill repair--not able to assess strength of repair

o/s front brake binding on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,719 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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775 XUS is a 1984 Ford Prefect in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 775 XUS, 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 42 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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775 XUS is a 1984 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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