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HTY 290L

1973 Ford Consul

Brown Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,352 mi
Last recorded49,352 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 290L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,271 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,959 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

fading to n/s/ tail light

perishing to front anti roll bar drop link bushes

perishing to n/s/f tyre

play to steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HTY 290L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Brown with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 HTY 290L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTY 290L registered?

HTY 290L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is HTY 290L safe to buy?

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