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RPC 85

1952 Ford Consul

Beige Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,709 mi
Last recorded64,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 85
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1952
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

both rear jacking points corroded

n/s rear hand and footbrake efforts slightly low

rear axle oil leak

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 24 May 2010 64,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear foot and handbrake effort slightly low

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,144 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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RPC 85 is a 1952 Ford Consul in Beige with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests 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 RPC 85, 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 74 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPC 85 registered?

RPC 85 is a 1952 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1952.

Is RPC 85 safe to buy?

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