MOT Status
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near side rear and off side rear understanding body work corroded and holed
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
near side rear and off side rear understanding body work corroded and holed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear BODY HOLED
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brakes slightly binding
front brakes slightly binding
front brakes binding slightly
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brakes binding slightly
n/s/r tyre wall perishing / tread slightly low
How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?
Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BWS 831S is a 1978 Ford Econoline in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 831S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BWS 831S?
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What year was BWS 831S registered?
BWS 831S is a 1978 Ford Econoline, first registered on 20 June 1978.
Is BWS 831S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWS 831S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BWS 831S have outstanding finance?
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