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A250 GRU

1983 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,271 mi
Last recorded6,271 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 GRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,271 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 6,271 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,799 miles

nearside rear wing insecure.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 5,297 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 5,297 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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A250 GRU is a 1983 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,046 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 A250 GRU, 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 43 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A250 GRU?

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What year was A250 GRU registered?

A250 GRU is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A250 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A250 GRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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