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TYU 638F

1968 Ford GT

Red Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,737 mi
Last recorded6,737 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1968 Ford GT5,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYU 638F
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 6,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 5,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,165 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 5,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe insecue and hitting exhaust box,

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts not securly fixed

Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,262 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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TYU 638F is a 1968 Ford GT in Red with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Ford GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,717 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYU 638F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 58 years old, this Ford GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYU 638F registered?

TYU 638F is a 1968 Ford GT, first registered on 8 May 1968.

Is TYU 638F safe to buy?

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