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KJY 798

1999 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,967 mi
Last recorded72,967 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Consul83,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJY 798
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,967 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,891 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2006 71,504 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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KJY 798 is a 1999 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 83,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJY 798, 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 27 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KJY 798 registered?

KJY 798 is a 1999 Ford Consul, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is KJY 798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJY 798 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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