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A993 OVS

1984 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,177 mi
Last recorded57,177 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA993 OVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,177 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,630 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,628 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A993 OVS is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A993 OVS, 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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What year was A993 OVS registered?

A993 OVS is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1984.

Is A993 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A993 OVS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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