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A170 PKO

1984 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,565 mi
Last recorded21,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 PKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 21,512 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 May 2014 21,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

assorted points of corrosion (not in pescribed area

blow to exhaust

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 21,314 miles

assorted points of corrosion (not in pescribed area

blow to exhaust

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 20,989 miles

drag link end boots in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 20,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 20,794 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2011 20,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,266 miles

blow to exhaust

Fail 9 Feb 2010 20,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonett cable in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,770 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 19,770 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 19,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,980 miles

corrosion to front cross member (no hole found)

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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A170 PKO is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A170 PKO, 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.

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What year was A170 PKO registered?

A170 PKO is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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