MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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