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TYJ 292

1981 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,550 mi
Last recorded6,550 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 292
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 6,550 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 6,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis sections starting to corrode---n/s and o/s

general wear in both rear axle bushes

suspension supports starting to corrode---n/s and o/s

Pass 6 Dec 2007 6,542 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 6,542 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

clean off and fully check chassis welds

slight drag on o/s front wheel

very slight play in track rod ends

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,501 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 6,431 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top steering bush worn †brake pipes poor

Pass 23 Jul 2005 1,738 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 1,730 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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TYJ 292 is a 1981 Ford Prefect in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYJ 292, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TYJ 292 registered?

TYJ 292 is a 1981 Ford Prefect, first registered on 12 January 1981.

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