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YTD 989H

1970 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,010 mi
Last recorded12,010 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTD 989H
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,010 miles

corrosion on rear leaf springs

engine oil leak borderline

general play in steering and idlers borderline

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,635 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 406,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

play in steering box

underseal to underside of vehicle and brake pipes inspection limited

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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YTD 989H is a 1970 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTD 989H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YTD 989H registered?

YTD 989H is a 1970 Ford Consul, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is YTD 989H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTD 989H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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