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991 YNU

1962 Ford Classic

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,066 mi
Last recorded1,066 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Classic58,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration991 YNU
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2017 1,066 miles

front tyres badly worn on minimum legal tread depth

offside front suspension antiroll bar outer rubber bush deteriorated

some grabbing on offside parkbrake

some grabbing on offside rear brake

some uneven braking on application of parkbrake

some uneven braking on application of rear brakes

some wear - play in nearside steering idler

some wear - play in steering box sector shaft

underbody - underbody components have protective coating applied restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2016 652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Play In Nearside Drop Arm Ball Joint

Slight Play In Steering box Drop Arm

Underbody Wax Oiled Restricting Inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2015 271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear/movement in steering box sector shaft

underbody/underbody components undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,687 miles

surface corrosion to offside sill

under vehicle has been undersealed not allowing a full detailed inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,405 miles

signs of slight cracking on nearside + offside strut tops

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,206 miles

signs of slight cracking on nearside + offside strut tops

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,314 miles

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

nearside + offside front strut top rubbers signs of slight perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 90,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear valance corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight play in steering box

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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991 YNU is a 1962 Ford Classic in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,737 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 991 YNU, 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 64 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 991 YNU registered?

991 YNU is a 1962 Ford Classic, first registered on 1 September 1962.

Is 991 YNU safe to buy?

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