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RVB 553

1955 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 5710cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,009 mi
Last recorded9,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVB 553
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,710cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,620 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 5,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,713 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 807 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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RVB 553 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Red with a 5,710cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1955 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 52,874 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 Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVB 553, 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 71 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVB 553?

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What year was RVB 553 registered?

RVB 553 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 3 November 1955.

Is RVB 553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVB 553 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVB 553 have outstanding finance?

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