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JKO 918L

1973 Ford Consul

White Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,819 mi
Last recorded22,819 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKO 918L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,119 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,119 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JKO 918L is a 1973 Ford Consul in White with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JKO 918L, 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

How do I check the history of JKO 918L?

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What year was JKO 918L registered?

JKO 918L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is JKO 918L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKO 918L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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