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SYB 469L

1973 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,561 mi
Last recorded35,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 469L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 35,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 34,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,072 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2008 33,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,444 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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SYB 469L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYB 469L, 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

How do I check the history of SYB 469L?

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What year was SYB 469L registered?

SYB 469L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is SYB 469L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 469L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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