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RJA 17

1991 Ford Consul

White Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,466 mi
Last recorded43,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJA 17
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,466 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 43,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,053 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,125 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,723 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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RJA 17 is a 1991 Ford Consul in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RJA 17, 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 35 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJA 17 registered?

RJA 17 is a 1991 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is RJA 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJA 17 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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