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TLX 428

1997 Ford Anglia

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,526 mi
Last recorded50,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLX 428
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 50,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,492 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,477 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 50,390 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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TLX 428 is a 1997 Ford Anglia in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLX 428, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Anglia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TLX 428 registered?

TLX 428 is a 1997 Ford Anglia, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is TLX 428 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLX 428 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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