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HVS 317

1971 Ford Anglia

Yellow Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,760 mi
Last recorded7,760 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Anglia67,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 317
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel hose cracking (fuel filter)

rear fuel hoses cracking from fuel tank

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel hose cracking (fuel filter)

rear fuel hoses cracking from fuel tank

Pass 13 May 2011 76,319 miles

No side mirrors fitted.

Fail 6 May 2011 76,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

No side mirrors fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 73,950 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 73,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component is rear hose.

lights not fully tested as smoke coming from under dashboard when lights turned on.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 72,471 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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HVS 317 is a 1971 Ford Anglia in Yellow with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 67,631 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 Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVS 317, 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 55 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HVS 317 registered?

HVS 317 is a 1971 Ford Anglia, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is HVS 317 safe to buy?

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