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RCV 495M

1974 Ford Unknown

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 495M
MakeFord
ModelUnknown
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 84,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 84,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Unknown?

Based on 10,112 MOT tests across 3,315 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,674
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,315
On UK Roads
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RCV 495M is a 1974 Ford Unknown in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The Ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCV 495M registered?

RCV 495M is a 1974 Ford Unknown, first registered on 24 April 1974.

Is RCV 495M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCV 495M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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