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EEG 142

1986 Ford Consul

Grey Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,873 mi
Last recorded57,873 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEG 142
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,873 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,826 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slighly noisey when rotated

rear underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,731 miles

o/s/and n/s rear jacking points in very weak condition

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,467 miles

both rear jacking points in very poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places!!

Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,434 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,742 miles

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

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

n/s rear jacking point missing

o/s rear jacking point weak with corrosion

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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EEG 142 is a 1986 Ford Consul in Grey with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EEG 142, 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 40 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EEG 142 registered?

EEG 142 is a 1986 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is EEG 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEG 142 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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