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A287 RBP

1984 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA287 RBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in nearside headlamp

floors corroding

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

nearside front wheel arch corroded at bottom

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,034 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

footbrake travel (wheels locking )

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside front lower wings corroded

nearside front slam panel corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

nearside rear inner tyre outer edge worn

Fail 11 Jul 2006 89,029 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

footbrake travel ( wheels locking )

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside front lower wings corroded

nearside front bonnet slam panel corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

nearside rear inner tyre outer edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2005 88,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 88,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre,outer wall perished

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

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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A287 RBP is a 1984 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A287 RBP, 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 A287 RBP registered?

A287 RBP is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1984.

Is A287 RBP safe to buy?

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