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A259 PCR

1983 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,203 mi
Last recorded6,203 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA259 PCR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 6,203 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both engine mountingperrish

Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,480 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 4,480 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 1,970 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan has corrosion but seperate to load bearing chassis

n/s/r inner sill has corrosion but not part of load bearing chassis

o/s/f inner arch has corrosion but not part of load bearing chassis

oil leak from sump

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 75 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,377 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 4 Mar 2009 98,471 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,727 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 93,350 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 93,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 91,599 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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A259 PCR is a 1983 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A259 PCR, 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.

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A259 PCR is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1983.

Is A259 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A259 PCR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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