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A5 VMR

1989 Ford Econoline

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,758 mi
Last recorded107,758 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Econoline39,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VMR
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 107,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 106,985 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,296 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear petrol pipe slightly coroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking by tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

All seat bases movement due to captain seats

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf, osf, nsr and osr coated in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

OSF, OSR tyres deteriorated sidewalls

OSR Leaf spring clip fractured

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Transmission pipes corroded

Underside of van, suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,178 miles

both front headlamps backing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2006 94,016 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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A5 VMR is a 1989 Ford Econoline in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 39,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 VMR registered?

A5 VMR is a 1989 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A5 VMR safe to buy?

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