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A828 GBA

1984 Ford Econoline

Brown Diesel 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA828 GBA
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,285 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

n/s doormirror damaged

various body corrosion

wiring insicure inside and out

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,285 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

n/s doormirror damaged

various body corrosion

wiring insicure inside and out

Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,176 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

marks in windscreen

ns door mirror damaged

various body corrosion

vehicle wiring insicure inside and underside

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,334 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A828 GBA is a 1984 Ford Econoline in Brown with a 5,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A828 GBA, 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 42 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A828 GBA is a 1984 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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