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B194 AVW

1984 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB194 AVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement SIEZED (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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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B194 AVW is a 1984 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B194 AVW, 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 B194 AVW registered?

B194 AVW is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B194 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B194 AVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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