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RPU 507

1950 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1950 Ford Prefect64,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPU 507
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 May 2021 72,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 68,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 68,708 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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RPU 507 is a 1950 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 64,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPU 507, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 76 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPU 507 registered?

RPU 507 is a 1950 Ford Prefect, first registered on 6 September 1950.

Is RPU 507 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPU 507 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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