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HGU 844C

1965 Ford Corsair

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1965 Ford Corsair42,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 844C
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,569 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 72,614 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 76,603 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,545 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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HGU 844C is a 1965 Ford Corsair in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1965 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 42,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGU 844C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGU 844C registered?

HGU 844C is a 1965 Ford Corsair, first registered on 23 April 1965.

Is HGU 844C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 844C 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.

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