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FSV 201

1983 Ford Coupe

Black Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,937 mi
Last recorded9,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 201
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 9,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 9,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 8,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 18 miles

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

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

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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FSV 201 is a 1983 Ford Coupe in Black with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FSV 201, 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 43 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSV 201 registered?

FSV 201 is a 1983 Ford Coupe, first registered on 7 October 1983.

Is FSV 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 201 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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