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8678 DT

1961 Ford Classic

Maroon Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,232 mi
Last recorded50,232 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1961 Ford Classic47,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8678 DT
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1961
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 50,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 49,143 miles

all tyres slight cracking to side wall

slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,949 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,551 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION,

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,047 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,343 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,498 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING,SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,855 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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8678 DT is a 1961 Ford Classic in Maroon with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1961 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8678 DT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8678 DT registered?

8678 DT is a 1961 Ford Classic, first registered on 24 November 1961.

Is 8678 DT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8678 DT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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