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NNO 353

1983 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,762 mi
Last recorded41,762 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNO 353
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 41,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,635 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

becuase of slight play in front wheel bearings and king pins together alot of play so recommend adjustment needed

full inspection of under vehicle not possible under seal covered

handbrake travel on limit

steering box free play on limit

Pass 10 May 2010 41,403 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some oil loss

Pass 1 May 2009 41,189 miles

Play in front suspension.

Pass 9 May 2008 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,769 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,764 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,492 miles

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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NNO 353 is a 1983 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NNO 353, 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 43 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NNO 353 registered?

NNO 353 is a 1983 Ford Prefect, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is NNO 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNO 353 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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