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VXT 516

1980 Ford Prefect

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,359 mi
Last recorded27,359 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXT 516
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 27,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,456 miles

Nearside king pin slight play

Offside king pin slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

fuel pipe loose

oil leak

surface corrosion both rear chassis legs

Pass 16 May 2014 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside back plate rubber boot split

slight play nearside king pin

slight play offside king pin

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,090 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,484 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 23,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 May 2006 23,004 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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VXT 516 is a 1980 Ford Prefect in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXT 516, 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 46 years old, this Ford Prefect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VXT 516 registered?

VXT 516 is a 1980 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is VXT 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXT 516 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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