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A856 TYY

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 TYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,453 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 71,453 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,798 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure main member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure main member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

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 TYY is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A856 TYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A856 TYY registered?

A856 TYY is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A856 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A856 TYY shows 3 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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