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A856 RGF

1983 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,734 mi
Last recorded35,734 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 RGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,734 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 35,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2016 35,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,503 miles

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

nearside and offside inner cill corroded

slight play in kingpins

Fail 12 Jan 2013 35,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all undeside surface corrosion

nearside and offside inner cill corroded

slight play in kingpins

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,323 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

frnt and rear shock casing corroded

front kingpins slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,197 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,197 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,071 miles

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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A856 RGF is a 1983 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A856 RGF, 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 A856 RGF registered?

A856 RGF is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A856 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A856 RGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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