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XSL 329

1978 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSL 329
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 May 2023 88,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,595 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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XSL 329 is a 1978 Ford Consul in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSL 329, 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 48 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 XSL 329?

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What year was XSL 329 registered?

XSL 329 is a 1978 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is XSL 329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSL 329 shows 4 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 XSL 329 have outstanding finance?

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