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D842 GAV

1987 Ford Crown

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 GAV
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass cracked (EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

n/s/r coil spring corroded

slight free play in steering idler ( EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

underside of vehicle in stages of corrosion

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2007 81,855 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass cracked (EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

n/s/r coil spring corroded

slight free play in steering idler ( EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

underside of vehicle in stages of corrosion

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,997 miles

caravan towing mirror fitted but it is secure and it has a good veiw to the rear.

Fail 29 Jul 2006 77,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front headlamps need replacing light output poor and beam image affected

front to rear brake pipe needs more securing devices.

rear exhaust pipes need better mounts for improved security

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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D842 GAV is a 1987 Ford Crown in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D842 GAV, 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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What year was D842 GAV registered?

D842 GAV is a 1987 Ford Crown, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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