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LOW 189

1991 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,988 mi
Last recorded50,988 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 189
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,198 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2006

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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LOW 189 is a 1991 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOW 189, 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 35 years old, this Ford Prefect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LOW 189 registered?

LOW 189 is a 1991 Ford Prefect, first registered on 19 June 1991.

Is LOW 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOW 189 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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