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SLN 139

1956 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,792 mi
Last recorded32,792 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1956 Ford Prefect51,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLN 139
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,394 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,325 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,626 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,587 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front inner sill/sill end weakend by corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,667 miles

offside rear boot floor weakend by corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2006 30,634 miles

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.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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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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SLN 139 is a 1956 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 March 1956.

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