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VTE 184

1955 Ford Prefect

Beige Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,027 mi
Last recorded47,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1955 Ford Prefect52,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 184
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1955
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight movement in steering box pinion arm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight movement in steering box pinion arm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 46,741 miles

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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VTE 184 is a 1955 Ford Prefect in Beige with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 52,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTE 184, 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 71 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTE 184?

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What year was VTE 184 registered?

VTE 184 is a 1955 Ford Prefect, first registered on 17 May 1955.

Is VTE 184 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTE 184 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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