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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal leakimg
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear axel hub seal is leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear axle outer seal is leaking
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% inballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear axle outer seal is leaking
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% inballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
front fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine has a oil leak
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge
o/s/front tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge
o/s/front tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread
exhaust catalytic close to floor
handbrake cable fouling on floor
slight play in steering wheel top bush
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
exhaust catalytic close to floor
handbrake cable fouling on floor
slight play in steering wheel top bush
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Crown?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D138 SBA is a 1987 Ford Crown in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
The most common reason a Ford Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D138 SBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Crown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D138 SBA is a 1987 Ford Crown, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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