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HMR 476

1951 Ford Prefect

Beige Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1951 Ford Prefect60,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMR 476
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1951
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2014 98,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,315 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight lift in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,226 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 98,074 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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HMR 476 is a 1951 Ford Prefect in Beige with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMR 476, 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 75 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMR 476?

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What year was HMR 476 registered?

HMR 476 is a 1951 Ford Prefect, first registered on 5 September 1951.

Is HMR 476 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMR 476 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMR 476 have outstanding finance?

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