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JAS 987

1971 Ford Prefect

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

550 mi
Last recorded550 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 987
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 550 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all suspension bushes perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jun 2006 98,536 miles

corrosion o/s inner sill not prescribed area

oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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JAS 987 is a 1971 Ford Prefect in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAS 987, 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 55 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAS 987 registered?

JAS 987 is a 1971 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is JAS 987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 987 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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