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A991 RJN

1984 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA991 RJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 96,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,834 miles

o/s/f under sill corr/holed

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,067 miles

drivers floor corr/holed

Fail 19 Oct 2010 95,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers floor corr/holed

Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,299 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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A991 RJN is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A991 RJN, 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.

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A991 RJN is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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