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A218 VOV

1984 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,703 mi
Last recorded60,703 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 VOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,703 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,891 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 56,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,053 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 54,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,111 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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A218 VOV is a 1984 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A218 VOV, 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 A218 VOV registered?

A218 VOV is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1984.

Is A218 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A218 VOV shows 9 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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