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AJB 260A

1971 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133 mi
Last recorded133 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 260A
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2006 133 miles

#### fuel pipe rusty ### exhaust blow at manifold ###n/s/r shocker damp ###

Fail 25 Nov 2006 121 miles

Centre Front Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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AJB 260A is a 1971 Ford Consul in Red with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJB 260A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 55 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJB 260A registered?

AJB 260A is a 1971 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AJB 260A safe to buy?

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