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UNN 484L

1973 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,389 mi
Last recorded10,389 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNN 484L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 10,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 9,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 May 2015 8,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 May 2014 7,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 6,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 5,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,014 miles

both front brakes binding borderline

damage to n/s/f brake pipe borderline

exhuast tone and blow

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

o/s floor to sill

underside repair

wear in coloumn bushes

Fail 3 May 2011 4,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

blow on exhaust front pipe

defect in n/s/f tyre

exhaust note

exhaust tone borderline

o/s floor to sill

o/s front tyre only just legal

repair to o/s/f chassis by sub-frame mounting

Pass 17 May 2008 3,153 miles

slight play nsf wheel bearing.nearside inner sill corroded(no holes)

Pass 12 May 2007 2,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 693 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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UNN 484L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UNN 484L, 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

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What year was UNN 484L registered?

UNN 484L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is UNN 484L safe to buy?

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