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B550 OVT

1985 Ford P100

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford P10038,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 OVT
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,837 miles

Front bonnet corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

General rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.1.9)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

General rusting on underside of vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,204 miles

Oil leak

nearside front floor rusted

underside of vehicle becoming very rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 91,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor rusted

underside of vehicle becoming very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,665 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion and repair on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion and repair on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,976 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 89,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor corroded at centre prop-shaft mounting area

floor corroded at gearbox mounting area

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,337 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general rusting

Fail 9 May 2011 89,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to body and chassis

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Pass 14 May 2010 88,668 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rusting areas on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2010 88,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rusting areas on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,995 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion chassis and floor area but not excessive

general body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,995 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion chassis and floor area but not excessive

general body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2008 87,080 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on body body work

Fail 2 May 2008 87,079 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on body body work

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,696 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 85,695 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various rusting areas on vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,696 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 84,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B550 OVT is a 1985 Ford P100 in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 B550 OVT, 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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B550 OVT is a 1985 Ford P100, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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