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B885 XOO

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

60,599 mi
Last recorded60,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB885 XOO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,468 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 96,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 580,747 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 580,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 56,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 56,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,574 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 55,574 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both side front shocks top mounting prescribe area excess rusted so welding advised.

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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B885 XOO is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B885 XOO, 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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B885 XOO is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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