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A524 TUU

1983 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA524 TUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,896 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,043 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,043 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,895 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 74,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 70,123 miles

lift in o/s and n/s front king pins

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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A524 TUU is a 1983 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A524 TUU, 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

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What year was A524 TUU registered?

A524 TUU is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 1983.

Is A524 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A524 TUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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