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OSU 421

1988 Ford Classic

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,490 mi
Last recorded93,490 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 421
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 93,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,384 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,135 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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OSU 421 is a 1988 Ford Classic in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSU 421, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Classic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSU 421 registered?

OSU 421 is a 1988 Ford Classic, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is OSU 421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 421 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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