MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside front inner sill/sill end weakend by corrosion
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside front inner sill/sill end weakend by corrosion
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside front & offside front & offside rear tyres perished
offside boot floor weakend by corrosion
offside mid sill weakend by corrosion
steering box has a light misting of oil
offside rear boot floor weakend by corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
offside rear boot floor weakend by corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?
Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SLN 139 is a 1956 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1956 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 51,468 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLN 139, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 70 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SLN 139 registered?
SLN 139 is a 1956 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 March 1956.
Is SLN 139 safe to buy?
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