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A343 LEA

1984 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,792 mi
Last recorded34,792 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA343 LEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

vehicle structurally unsound. Considered unsafe to drive

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,677 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front king pins worn

chassis corroded at rear

free play on steering wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2006 128,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 128,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s king pin worn

o/s/r tyre tread low

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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A343 LEA is a 1984 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A343 LEA, 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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A343 LEA is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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