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RSU 758

1989 Ford Consul

Cream Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,787 mi
Last recorded51,787 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 758
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,727 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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RSU 758 is a 1989 Ford Consul in Cream with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RSU 758, 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 37 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSU 758 registered?

RSU 758 is a 1989 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is RSU 758 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 758 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSU 758 have outstanding finance?

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