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KAS 798

1971 Ford Anglia

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,391 mi
Last recorded87,391 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Anglia67,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 798
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2009 87,391 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear inner inner sills to floor also offside front floor

no gaitor fitted to offside outer track rod end

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,391 miles

corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear inner inner sills to floor also offside front floor

no gaitor fitted to offside outer track rod end

Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 84,224 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 84,065 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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KAS 798 is a 1971 Ford Anglia in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KAS 798, 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 KAS 798 registered?

KAS 798 is a 1971 Ford Anglia, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is KAS 798 safe to buy?

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