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XPE 146

1981 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,452 mi
Last recorded24,452 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Consul52,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 146
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 23,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,407 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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XPE 146 is a 1981 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 52,606 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 XPE 146, 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 45 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPE 146?

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What year was XPE 146 registered?

XPE 146 is a 1981 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is XPE 146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 146 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.

Does XPE 146 have outstanding finance?

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