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A143 VRP

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,867 mi
Last recorded37,867 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA143 VRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 37,867 miles

All underside covered in grease/underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 37,353 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,722 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,530 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,782 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 33,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,239 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 32,499 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,499 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A143 VRP is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A143 VRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A143 VRP registered?

A143 VRP is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A143 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A143 VRP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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