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WXY 778

1959 Ford Consul

Grey Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,948 mi
Last recorded82,948 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1959 Ford Consul60,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXY 778
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,948 miles

small cracks in left hand rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,820 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,991 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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WXY 778 is a 1959 Ford Consul in Grey with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 60,686 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 WXY 778, 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 67 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WXY 778?

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What year was WXY 778 registered?

WXY 778 is a 1959 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is WXY 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXY 778 shows 6 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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