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HLT 927N

1975 Ford Consul

Maroon Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,208 mi
Last recorded10,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Ford Consul38,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 927N
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,133 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 9,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 6,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 4,716 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 2,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 2,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

welding subject to opinion

Pass 4 Oct 2007 122,203 miles

parking brake needs attention

Fail 2 Oct 2007 12,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

parking brake needs attention

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,949 miles

left front chassis corroded

rear parking brakes not as good as they should be

some welding may not have penatrated fully

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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HLT 927N is a 1975 Ford Consul in Maroon with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 38,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLT 927N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLT 927N?

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What year was HLT 927N registered?

HLT 927N is a 1975 Ford Consul, first registered on 7 April 1975.

Is HLT 927N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLT 927N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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