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FTL 998

1982 Ford Prefect

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTL 998
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,710 miles

all tyres sidwalls cracked

Pass 21 May 2010 80,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,197 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 79,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 79,699 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 79,364 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 79,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 78,669 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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FTL 998 is a 1982 Ford Prefect in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTL 998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTL 998 registered?

FTL 998 is a 1982 Ford Prefect, first registered on 17 March 1982.

Is FTL 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTL 998 shows 9 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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