MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
dents/scratches to various body panels , kerb damage to alloy rims , engine/gear box oil leaks , engine under tray fitted , front brake pads worn , stone chips in screen
front brakes squeeking , park brake travel high , various oil leaks , heavy corrosion to exhaust , o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread , dents/scratches to various body panels , nail in n/s/r tyre ,
ns/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread/badly cracking
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brakes squeeking , park brake travel high , various oil leaks , heavy corrosion to exhaust , o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread , dents/scratches to various body panels , nail in n/s/r tyre ,
ns/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread/badly cracking
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?
Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P279 VFA is a 1996 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 124,538 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 Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P279 VFA registered?
P279 VFA is a 1996 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P279 VFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P279 VFA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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