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EWU 749Y

1982 Ford Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Motor Caravan62,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWU 749Y
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,862 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 32,854 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear tube cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covered underneath vehicle in under body scultz

Fail 2 Jul 2021 32,859 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covered underneath vehicle in under body scultz

Pass 18 Apr 2020 32,851 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,744 miles

all welding work carried out excessively covered in under body seal Shultz

Fail 14 Mar 2018 32,647 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor several places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 27 Sep 2014 32,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,059 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 30,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,946 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 26,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,415 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,230 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 149,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 149,696 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,374 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 11,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,129 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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EWU 749Y is a 1982 Ford Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,964 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWU 749Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWU 749Y registered?

EWU 749Y is a 1982 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is EWU 749Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWU 749Y shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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