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A206 SUL

1984 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,179 mi
Last recorded42,179 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA206 SUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 42,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 42,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 40,994 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 40,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,707 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,077 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,195 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,689 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 32,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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A206 SUL is a 1984 Ford Transit in Red 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 A206 SUL, 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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A206 SUL is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1984.

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