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NCT 394M

1973 Ford Consul

Bronze Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,252 mi
Last recorded30,252 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCT 394M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,081 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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NCT 394M is a 1973 Ford Consul in Bronze with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 NCT 394M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NCT 394M registered?

NCT 394M is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NCT 394M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCT 394M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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