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RPX 228

1978 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,689 mi
Last recorded58,689 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPX 228
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,171 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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RPX 228 is a 1978 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RPX 228, 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 48 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPX 228?

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What year was RPX 228 registered?

RPX 228 is a 1978 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is RPX 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPX 228 shows 2 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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