MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s front of inner wing got some corrosion
1.slight play in n/s front steering rack end 2.slight oil leak from steering rack 3.rear inner wheel arches corroded non structual
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in nearside of steering rack when vehicle suspended
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
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TNR 229L is a 1972 Ford Consul in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1972 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,045 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 TNR 229L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TNR 229L registered?
TNR 229L is a 1972 Ford Consul, first registered on 6 September 1972.
Is TNR 229L safe to buy?
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