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798 XUH

1962 Ford Zephyr

Maroon Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Zephyr57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration798 XUH
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1962
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,442 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 93,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 93,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 93,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,240 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?

Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
brake binding 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 184
parking brake recording little or no effort 159
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 156
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798 XUH is a 1962 Ford Zephyr in Maroon with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1962 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 57,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Zephyr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 798 XUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 798 XUH registered?

798 XUH is a 1962 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 23 March 1962.

Is 798 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 798 XUH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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