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A487 WOH

1984 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,624 mi
Last recorded14,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA487 WOH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 14,621 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,609 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

nearside rear inner tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 13,061 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corroison on both front spring mounts

Fail 1 May 2009 13,061 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corroison on both front spring mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,049 miles

Nearside rear hub seal appears to be leaking

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing rubber bush worn

Slight play in passenger seat swivel mechanism

Some slight corrosion to chassis

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,362 miles

front of inner sil corroded (drivers step)

oil leak on back plate near side rear corner

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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A487 WOH is a 1984 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A487 WOH, 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 A487 WOH registered?

A487 WOH is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A487 WOH safe to buy?

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