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A858 GLP

1984 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,379 mi
Last recorded3,379 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA858 GLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2025 3,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 3,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 2,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 2,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r chassis corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2009 2,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A858 GLP is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A858 GLP, 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 A858 GLP registered?

A858 GLP is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A858 GLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A858 GLP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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