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VBY 987L

1974 Ford Falcon

Yellow Petrol 4728cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,795 mi
Last recorded34,795 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 987L
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,728cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,763 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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VBY 987L is a 1974 Ford Falcon in Yellow with a 4,728cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 987L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBY 987L registered?

VBY 987L is a 1974 Ford Falcon, first registered on 26 June 1974.

Is VBY 987L safe to buy?

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