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NML 778

1986 Ford Consul

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,204 mi
Last recorded77,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNML 778
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 76,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,139 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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NML 778 is a 1986 Ford Consul in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NML 778, 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 40 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NML 778?

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What year was NML 778 registered?

NML 778 is a 1986 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is NML 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NML 778 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NML 778 have outstanding finance?

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