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SOO 290D

1966 Ford Corsair

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,239 mi
Last recorded38,239 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1966 Ford Corsair60,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 290D
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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SOO 290D is a 1966 Ford Corsair in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,436 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 Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOO 290D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 60 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOO 290D registered?

SOO 290D is a 1966 Ford Corsair, first registered on 1 December 1966.

Is SOO 290D safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOO 290D shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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