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BYU 28H

1970 Ford Corsair

Maroon Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,651 mi
Last recorded46,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYU 28H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,651 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 46,643 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,545 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,922 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 44,803 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,585 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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BYU 28H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Maroon with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,039 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYU 28H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYU 28H registered?

BYU 28H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is BYU 28H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYU 28H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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