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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))
Nearside king pin slight play
Offside king pin slight play
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of VXT 516?
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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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