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Q421TEP

1985 Ford Consul

Maroon Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ421TEP
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2005 90,354 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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Q421TEP is a 1985 Ford Consul in Maroon with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q421TEP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q421TEP registered?

Q421TEP is a 1985 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is Q421TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q421TEP shows 1 test 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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