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APB 747A

1981 Ford Coupe

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,986 mi
Last recorded1,986 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 747A
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 1,986 miles

Exhaust leak from offside manifold/downpipe area.

Handbrake mechanism fouls on propshaft.

Headlamp main beam tell-tale dfoes not work.

Some play in both front suspension king pins.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 1,983 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust leak from offside manifold/downpipe area.

Front to rear metal brake pipe is slightly insecure, more so at front end.

Fuel supply pipe is slightly insecure under bonnet.

Handbrake mechanism fouls on propshaft.

Headlamp main beam tell-tale dfoes not work.

Some play in both front suspension king pins.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 2,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 1,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 1,907 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Coupe?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
brake binding 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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APB 747A is a 1981 Ford Coupe in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Ford Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APB 747A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APB 747A registered?

APB 747A is a 1981 Ford Coupe, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is APB 747A safe to buy?

The MOT history for APB 747A shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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