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OFF 183

1974 Ford Falcon

Black Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 183
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,540 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,270 miles

Nearside front wheel stud cut short

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ONE NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL STUD SHORTENED

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,741 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 90,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 90,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,129 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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OFF 183 is a 1974 Ford Falcon in Black with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFF 183, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFF 183 registered?

OFF 183 is a 1974 Ford Falcon, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is OFF 183 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFF 183 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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