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RAS 589

1971 Ford Consul

Maroon Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,918 mi
Last recorded19,918 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 589
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,918 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 19,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 18,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine smokes when first starts but then clears

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine smokes when first starts but then clears

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,807 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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RAS 589 is a 1971 Ford Consul in Maroon with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAS 589, 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 55 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAS 589 registered?

RAS 589 is a 1971 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RAS 589 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 589 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAS 589 have outstanding finance?

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