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RSY 779

1958 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1958 Ford Zodiac36,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSY 779
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2006 91,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system noisy

wheel studs and rims incompatable

Fail 18 Aug 2006 91,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

engine mountings very worn

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

play in both front bottom ball joints

rims and wheel nuts incompatable

water leak

How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?

Based on 6,628 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 270
brake binding 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
parking brake recording little or no effort 126
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RSY 779 is a 1958 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1958 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 36,987 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Zodiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSY 779, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zodiac typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 68 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSY 779 registered?

RSY 779 is a 1958 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 25 June 1958.

Is RSY 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSY 779 shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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