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JPN 272

1955 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPN 272
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 90,948 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 90,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 90,501 miles

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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JPN 272 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1955 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 52,874 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 JPN 272, 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 71 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JPN 272?

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What year was JPN 272 registered?

JPN 272 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 18 March 1955.

Is JPN 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPN 272 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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