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RJU 708

1958 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1958 Ford Consul50,892 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 708
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 May 2012

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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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RJU 708 is a 1958 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 50,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJU 708, 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 68 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJU 708 registered?

RJU 708 is a 1958 Ford Consul, first registered on 4 July 1958.

Is RJU 708 safe to buy?

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