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A247 DBL

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,023 mi
Last recorded3,023 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 DBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 3,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 2,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 2,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2013 1,052 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,818 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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A247 DBL is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A247 DBL, 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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A247 DBL is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A247 DBL safe to buy?

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