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B437 DET

1985 Ford P100

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford P10038,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB437 DET
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 86,888 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar fouling on coil springs (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,111 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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B437 DET is a 1985 Ford P100 in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 38,275 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B437 DET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B437 DET registered?

B437 DET is a 1985 Ford P100, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B437 DET safe to buy?

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