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A90 OEW

1983 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,429 mi
Last recorded92,429 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 OEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,429 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle subframe modification

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine gearbox modification

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,425 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose securing nuts missing both sides (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Engine mounting fractured rubber not attached gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle subframe modification

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine gearbox modification

Fail 8 Jul 2024 92,396 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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A90 OEW is a 1983 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A90 OEW, 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 A90 OEW registered?

A90 OEW is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A90 OEW safe to buy?

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