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GSV 829

1985 Ford Anglia

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,909 mi
Last recorded52,909 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSV 829
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 52,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 52,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,656 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 52,511 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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GSV 829 is a 1985 Ford Anglia in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSV 829, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSV 829 registered?

GSV 829 is a 1985 Ford Anglia, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is GSV 829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSV 829 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSV 829 have outstanding finance?

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