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FAS 870

1970 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,796 mi
Last recorded88,796 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 870
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,796 miles

bubble rust started on both rear wheel archs

chassie rails bubble rust started

engine and gearbox oil leaks

handbrake cables very stiff

play starting in steering box

rear axle oil leaks

rust started on n/s/f jacking point

spare wheel tray rusting small holes started

strong advice both inner door seals rusting

strong advice under side of car very rusty

tyre wear o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 86,889 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 86,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 85,875 miles

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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FAS 870 is a 1970 Ford Consul in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FAS 870, 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 56 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FAS 870 registered?

FAS 870 is a 1970 Ford Consul, first registered on 15 October 1970.

Is FAS 870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 870 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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