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MVS 284

1957 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,025 mi
Last recorded3,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1957 Ford Consul52,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 284
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 3,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills & chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 2,216 miles

chassis & sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 103 miles

sills & chassis corroded

Pass 30 May 2007

slight crack in windscreen.

Pass 22 Sep 2005
Fail 22 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MVS 284 is a 1957 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1957 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 52,357 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 MVS 284, 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 69 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 MVS 284?

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What year was MVS 284 registered?

MVS 284 is a 1957 Ford Consul, first registered on 13 September 1957.

Is MVS 284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 284 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.

Does MVS 284 have outstanding finance?

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