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SHV 238

1961 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,238 mi
Last recorded51,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1961 Ford Consul52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 238
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 51,238 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side . inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 510,465 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 46,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,567 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 44,756 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,863 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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SHV 238 is a 1961 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHV 238, 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 65 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHV 238 registered?

SHV 238 is a 1961 Ford Consul, first registered on 2 January 1961.

Is SHV 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHV 238 shows 12 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.

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