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XKG 820

1958 Ford Consul

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,961 mi
Last recorded24,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1958 Ford Consul50,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKG 820
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

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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XKG 820 is a 1958 Ford Consul in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 50,892 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 XKG 820, 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 68 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKG 820 registered?

XKG 820 is a 1958 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is XKG 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKG 820 shows 1 test 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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