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SLR 932L

1973 Ford Consul

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,143 mi
Last recorded85,143 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLR 932L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 83,574 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

gearbox rear rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,954 miles

Nearside parking brake low reading

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff. extension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 81,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,231 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cross pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,036 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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SLR 932L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 SLR 932L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLR 932L registered?

SLR 932L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is SLR 932L safe to buy?

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