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AVG 185D

1980 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,129 mi
Last recorded42,129 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 185D
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 39,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,408 miles

front suspension and steering rack mountings have been modified

handbrake system has been modified

Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,347 miles

Nearside Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

front suspension and steering rack mountings have been modified

handbrake system has been modified

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,210 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,902 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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AVG 185D is a 1980 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Ford Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVG 185D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Corsair is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AVG 185D registered?

AVG 185D is a 1980 Ford Corsair, first registered on 4 December 1980.

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