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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers corroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage outriggers and sill (6.1.A.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Font cross member (2.4.A.3)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported By handbrake mechanism beside engine (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded join by flexible section (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure thread too short (2.7.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure tread too short (2.7.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers corroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage outriggers and sill (6.1.A.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Font cross member (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XEL 914B is a 1979 Ford Consul in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XEL 914B, 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 47 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of XEL 914B?
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What year was XEL 914B registered?
XEL 914B is a 1979 Ford Consul, first registered on 30 November 1979.
Is XEL 914B safe to buy?
The MOT history for XEL 914B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XEL 914B have outstanding finance?
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