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A196 WDA

1984 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,014 mi
Last recorded48,014 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA196 WDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

underside of van rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 42,826 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 42,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 42,114 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 42,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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A196 WDA is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A196 WDA, 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 A196 WDA registered?

A196 WDA is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A196 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A196 WDA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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